Before becoming an Advanced Ground Instructor (AGI) and Certified Flight Instructor (CFI), Tim Miller spent 30 years teaching calculus, differential equations, number theory, algebra, and geometry at Niles West High School, and Loyola Academy. In addition to a long career in teaching, Tim was an aeronautical engineer with Lockheed in Silicon Valley designing controls systems for military satellites. Since 2015, Tim has been a member of the LEFC, and Much of his flying has been spent in 3096B; he earned his instrument rating, commercial certificate, and CFI all in the LEFC’s airplane.

Contact Tim at timothyjaymiller@gmail.com or (847) 987-9011 for a checkout, flight review, or training at the private pilot or commercial level.

Dave began flying in 1968, training in a 1948 Piper Colt. His aviation career includes marketing director of “Airmanship Training,” which is an intensive 2-day program for aircraft owners that fly high performance twin-engine aircraft like the Beechcraft Baron, Duke, King-Air, Cessna 310, Piper Navao and the like. His instructors were ATP rated and many were former airline pilots. Dave’s involvement with the program exposed him to the many aspects of flight and the importance of proficient training and safe flying techniques. In Dave’s career he was also the “Aero-Center Sales Manager” with responsibilities including aircraft sales in The Beechcraft Aero-Center Division for aircraft such as Skipper, Sport, Sundowner, Sierra, and Duchess. This position served as means to introduce people to the joy of flying and to begin a journey to become a pilot. Dave’s passion in aviation is to pass this wonderful experience on to the next generation incorporating superb airmanship skills that involve proficiency, safety and fun. Dave has logged over 3,500 hours of flight time and has given over 2,000 hours of dual flight instruction.

David MacPhail is available for Private, Instrument, and Commercial flight instruction, as well as for private tutoring and flight reviews.

Dave can be reached at either david@tentmakerindustries.com or 847-875-1711

Mo began his aviation training while working as a business leader for Fortune 10 company in 2017. In 2018, Mo dedicated a full time schedule to aviation training and completed his Private, Instrument rating, Commercial Single/Multi Engine and CFI/II by the summer of 2019, becoming a full time freelance CFI. In 2021 Mo transitioned to a regional airline, earning a CL65 type rating, progressed to a major cargo airline, operating the B767 and is now operating the A320 series for a legacy airline based in Chicago. In 2024, Mo became an FAA Designated Pilot Examiner. Mo is passionate about instructing and sharing his love of aviation with his students. When he’s not flying, Mo loves spending time with family, traveling the world, cycling and is an avid baseball fan who loves watching and coaching the game. 

Contact Mo for instruction leading up to your checkride or to schedule a checkride at Mo@Flywithmo.com

Dave began flying in 2002 and earned his Private Pilot certificate while in high school. After graduation, he attended the University of Illinois, studying Mathematics and Computer Science. In addition, he completed his Instrument, Commercial ASEL and AMEL, CFI, CFII, and MEI certificates through the university's flight program.

He spent multiple years instructing at the University before transitioning into a software engineering career, where he works today as an executive.

Originally joining Leading Edge in 2013, Dave also served as a volunteer pilot with Angel Flight, flying missions to help patients access critical medical care - an experience he considers both deeply humbling and highly rewarding.

Dave enjoys helping pilots build both confidence and aeronautical decision-making skills in a supportive, low-pressure environment. He is available on weekends for Private, Instrument, Commercial, and Multi-Engine instruction, as well as flight reviews, instrument proficiency checks, and club checkouts.

To book time with Dave, contact him at

dbyoung2@gmail.com‍ ‍or (630) 390-4451

Brandon has worked diligently to achieve his dream of becoming a FAA Certified Flight Instructor, after a successful IT career. He achieved the dream and is instructing on a full-time basis. Brandon has earned his CSIP (Cirrus Standardized Instructor Pilot), as well as his type rating in the Cirrus Vision Jet. We are updating our website and will include his bio and picture shortly.

Brandon can be reached at anderson.brandon@gmail.com