"Jack Parrish is a fourth-generation pilot who began flying at age 4 with his grandfather in a Stearman and Aeronca Champion. He went on to attend flight school, instruct, and fly for the airlines before founding Parrish Aviation Flight Academy in Dallas, TX in 2020.

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Aside from being the 141 Chief Instructor, Jack also flies the Boeing 767, his Pitts S-1C, and his grandfather’s Aeronca. He also holds a CFI-Glider certificate and volunteers as a tow pilot with the Texas Soaring Association. His current goals include aerobatic competition and earning the FAI Gold Soaring Badge."

Pilot Qualifications:

ATP AMEL; Embraer 170/190, Boeing 757/767 Type Ratings
Commercial ASEL, ASES, & Glider
CFI, CFI-I, MEI, CFI-G, AGI, Gold Seal
NAFI Master CFI & FAA 141 Chief Instructor
FAA Safety Team Representative

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