Mike Kloch

About

3x Master CFI - Aerobatic. Upset Prevention & Recovery Training Accredited Instructor (UPRT-AI), Aerobatics Instructor, Advanced Spin Instructor, Two-time NAFI Master Certified Flight Instructor (MCFI), Epic Factory Trained Check Instructor (EFTCI), Instrument Instructor (CFII), Multi-Engine Instructor (MEI), ATP, Experimental aircraft, Formation training, High Performance Aircraft, Technically Advanced Aircraft, Simulator Instructor, FITS SBT Facilitator, Commercial & instrument rated helicopter pilot, NVG qualified. -FAA Safety Team (FAASTeam) Representative. -Full member (M) with the Society of Experimental Test Pilots. -Contract test pilot for multiple companies and airplane builders. Testing a wide range of aircraft (Jet, turboprop, tailwheel, aerobatic, etc.). -Co-creator and Vice President of the Upset Prevention and Recovery Training Network (uprtn.org) and the Central Oregon Aviation Safety group. -Co-host of the Aviation Rant podcast. - Fouga CM-170 Magister authorized experimental type -Portland FSDO 2026 CFI of the year. -2026 National CFI of the year.