Meet Our Flight Instructors

Brandon Van Der Veer

Brandon Van Der Veer

CFI, CFII

My Responsibilities
Helping students build confidence, develop safe flying habits, and reach their goals one lesson at a time.

My Bio
I was born and raised in Sarasota, Florida, and I spent most of my childhood playing football and baseball before joining the Army after high school. While I was in, I was voluntold to ride in a helicopter. (I was terrified of heights.) Turns out, they accidentally introduced me to my future career. I caught the aviation bug, earned my B.S. in Aviation through Liberty University’s Flight Training Affiliate program, and now I get to help others discover the same love of flying.

My Hobbies
Watching all types of sports, playing video games, doing most things outdoors, traveling, and finding more ways to get back up in the air.

My Favorite Thing About Wings
Everyone here genuinely wants to see each other succeed, and that makes it a great place to learn and fly.

My Motto
The expert in anything was once a beginner.

My Message to You
Everyone’s aviation journey is different, and there’s no need to compare your progress to anyone else’s. Focus on learning, improving, and becoming a better pilot one flight at a time. Enjoy the process, celebrate the milestones, and trust that your hard work will pay off.

 

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Wings of Eagles MQY
278 Doug Warpoole Road
Suite 104
Smyrna, TN 37167

Wings of Eagles CKV
200A Outlaw Field Road
Clarksville, TN 37042

Phone

MQY: (615) 355-0033
CKV: (931) 272-1400