
Hobart Tomlinson
SAFE #: S0000077
Website: http://www.MontairFlight.com
Hometown: Huntington VT, United States
Home Airport: KBTV
Occupation: Independent Flight Instructor
Education: Wentworth Institute of Technology
Pilot Certificates: ATP, CFI, AGI, DPE, A & P, Ft Engineer & Aircraft Dispatcher
Airplanes Flying/Flown: ASEL, ASES, AMEL, AMES, B707, B727, B747, B757, B767, CE560XL, CL604, L1011
Educational Specialty: SeaPlane, Tailwheel, MultiEngine, Instrument, TAA & CFI Tng
Q & A
What drew you to aviation?: My Father – WWII CPT Instructor Pilot
How long have you been involved in aviation education?: 49 Yrs.
What's your favorite part of what you do in aviation education?: Mentoring new pilots & flight Instructors
What's your least favorite part of what you do in aviation education?: Failing a pilot applicant
Do you have a memorable aviation experience you'd like to share?: Flying a TWA B747 during a photo flight with Clay Lacey
Why did you join SAFE?: Because of the professional quality of their members
What would you like to see change in aviation?: Nothing
Any suggestions on how the above might be accomplished?: No
Any accomplishments in, or noteworthy contributions to aviation and/or aviation education you'd like to mention?: FAA Master Pilot Award – August 2010
FAA National CFI of the Year for 2012
EAA Spirit of Flight Award for 2012
6 Time MCFI
Who are your role models in aviation?: My Father
WW II Aviators
Anything else you'd like to add?: It's been a great Career!