Dick Rochfort, Master Instructor & owner of RWR Pilot Training was renamed Official PA46 Instructor for pilots of the Team Chambliss PA46 Meridian aircraft today for a second year. Team Chambliss acquired a PA46 Meridian aircraft in 2010 to further the airshow business and they have trained exclusively with Dick from the start. Dick is pictured here (center) with Chief Pilot Jason Resop (left) and aerobatic champion & professional Red Bull Air Race Pilot Kirby Chambliss (right).
About Dick Rochfort:
Dick Rochfort is a full-time Master Certified Flight Instructor providing type-specific, insurance-approved initial, recurrent and instructor standardization training, buyer consulting, aircraft relocation and expert witness services to Piper PA46 (Matrix, Malibu, Mirage, and Meridian) owners, pilots and instructors worldwide. He holds ATP and Gold Seal Flight Instructor Certificates with CFII, MEI, and CE-525S ratings. He has been actively involved in flight training as an instructor since 1991.
Dick is an Aviation Safety Counselor for the FAA Baltimore Flight Standards District Office, and a member of the FAA Wings Industry Advisory Committee. His training program is FITS (FAA Industry Training Standards) approved and FAA Wings approved and fully insured. He has held the National Association of Flight Instructors (NAFI) Master CFI designation for over 10 years. His education includes undergraduate degrees in Clinical Psychology and Engineering, and a Master’s Degree in Business Administration. Dick lives in Baltimore, Maryland with his wife and two daughters.
About RWR Pilot Training:
RWR Pilot Training is headquartered in Baltimore, MD and offers insurance approved, excellent type-specific training for pilots of the Piper PA46 Matrix, Malibu, Mirage, and Meridian aircraft world-wide. The company also provides aircraft relocation and consulting services including pre-purchase activity and expert witness. RWR Pilot Training delivers the best value available today in pilot training for the PA46 aircraft. RWR Pilot Training is a National Industry Member of the FAA Safety Team (FAASTeam).
RWR Pilot Training now offers a program in which pilots train to FAA Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) standards. This advanced program is available to any PA46 pilot who wishes to participate. Pilots who are willing and able to demonstrate ATP level knowledge and skills and who agree to adopt PA46 Standard Operating Procedures (included with the training) will receive the coveted aviator’s “Pro-Card”. The Pro-Card documents the aviator’s professional attitude with respect to the technically advanced PA46 aircraft. Additionally, many insurance underwriters are willing to offer significant discounts to pilots who carry the Pro-Card because it demonstrates a commitment to measurable improvements in aviation safety.
About Team Chambliss:
In 1997 Kirby Chambliss became member and then captain of the US Aerobatic Team. He won four U.S. national championships and a number of medals at the world championships. He holds the title 2000 Men's Freestyle World Champion, and has logged over 26,000 flying hours. Kirby enjoys performing in traditional airshows throughout the year when he is not training or competing. Since 2005 he has performed at the international aerobatic competition Red Bull Air Race World Series as a member of the Red Bull Team, winning the championship twice in his Edge 540 aircraft. He uses his Piper Meridian regularly to support his aerobatic and race schedule. Kirby resides in Arizona with his wife and fellow pilot, Kellie and their daughter Karly.
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For further information, contact: Dick Rochfort 410 435-3333 mail@rwrpilottraining.com
