Sarah is responsible for the smooth daily running of the flying school. She’s always on the end of the phone to answer any queries. Sarah manages the aircraft, maintenance, bookings, instructors, ground school, airfield liaison, social media and social events.

Prior to starting Freedom in 2006 Sarah worked in Television Production working on many primetime TV Shows, latterly concentrating on quiz shows where accuracy and attention to detail are essential.

Dave was in the British Military for 22 years and has served on many operational tours. He is a PPL/IRI flight Examiner, CAA Ground examiner and FIC Instructor.
He has led many flying adventures around Europe, including Orkney Islands, Outer Hebrides, Norway, Sweden, Croatia, Sardinia, Corsica, Italy, Romania and frequently flies to mainland Europe and The Channel Islands. Dave has an infectious enthusiasm for all types of general aviation flying and with his wealth of knowledge, relaxed manner and impeccable approach to safety and standards he ensures his students enjoy every hour of flying they share.

Pippa completed her A Levels at Pate’s Grammar School, Cheltenham in 2016 and, after discovering that Psychology at university was not her true calling, joined the Freedom Aviation Team in the summer of 2017. Pippa has always been interested in general aviation and has recently worked at the Royal International Tattoo at Fairford. Pippa has embraced the role of Operations Manager with enthusiasm and is keen to help club members achieve their flying aspirations. Pippa is responsible for organising all ground schools and supports the instructors on a day to day basis.

Bob started flying powered aircraft in 1990 immediately after leaving school. Since then he has operated as a Royal Air Force C130 Hercules pilot during the Afghanistan and Second Gulf conflicts. Bob now flies the Boeing 747 and in his spare time teaches ground school and instructs at the Club.

Chris began flying with Freedom Aviation in 2013 and got the flying bug. He went on to gain his PPL, night rating, IR(R), tailwheel and aeros rating with Dave. Chris then successfully passed his ATPL exams and CPL before returning to Freedom to complete his Flying Instructor Course.
Prior to learning to fly Chris successfully ran his own business in Gloucestershire for 10 years, enjoying boats and rally car driving in his spare time. After starting to fly he decided on a complete career change after joining Freedom on one of their European flying trips ….…. the rest is history.
Chris is now a full time Instructor at Freedom Aviation and is thoroughly enjoying his new life teaching people how to fly and enthusing others about flying further than the local airfield. As well as teaching PPL Chris specialises in IRR training.

Laura experienced flying for the first time in 2012 as part of the Cotswold Airport Scholarship. This sparked her enthusiasm for a career in general aviation. She went on to gain her PPL, IR(R), Night Rating and Hour Building with Freedom Aviation. After completing her ATP exams and CPL course she went on to do a Flying Instructor Course with Freedom.
She successfully qualified early in 2018 and is now enjoying a full time job as an Instructor teaching Freedom students how to fly.

Matt has been interested in aviation since he was 2 years old when he used to visit his Mum who was an Air Traffic Controller in the RAF. He studied Economics at the University of Plymouth and spent all his spare time competing in both surfing and windsurfing.

Matt completed his PPL with Freedom in 2016 and went on to complete his ATPL’s at Oxford in 2018. After embarking on a number of Freedom flying adventures with Dave, Matt decided to pursue a career in GA, completing his Night Rating, IR(R) and CPL before he enrolled on the Flying Instructor Course with Freedom. Matt is an enthusiastic instructor, keen to share his knowledge and experiences with all.

Blake joined Freedom Aviation in 2013 and completed his PPL & Night Rating with Dave. During his time at Freedom he has been on many expeditions, and has flown around Europe. Prior to Blake pursuing his aviation career, he worked for Lloyds Bank as a Senior Personal Banking Advisor, understanding the importance of customer service and satisfaction! Blake has had a passion for aviation since a young age, and now wants to share his enthusiasm with prospective pilots, ensuring that they have an exhilarating and safe flying experience. Blake joined Freedom Aviation as an Instructor in Autumn 2015 and spends 50% of his day in the Citabria teaching tailwheel and aerobatics.

Jonny started flying with Freedom in 2016 after completing his ATPL theory, CPL and ME (IR) at CTC and conducting most of his training in New Zealand before gaining a 737 type rating. Having experienced some of Freedom’s flying adventures, Jonny decided he wanted to continue in the world of general aviation and did his Flying Instructor Course with Freedom and began instructing with us last year.

Prior to starting flying Jonny worked as an Aircraft Mechanic with British Airways and on his rare days off from instructing enjoys driving his sports car through the country lanes of the Cotswolds.