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

Lily Hume started flying in 2019. As a member of Leading Edge Flying Club, she worked with Captain Bob Schmelzer and earned her private pilot license in July of 2020.

With that as her foundation, she attended Western Michigan University to pursue a degree in Aviation Flight Science. While in school, Lily was involved with many organizations including Alpha Eta Rho and the Women's Air Race Classic team as the team pilot. She graduated Cum Laude in 2024 with her Instrument Rating and Commercial Multi - Engine with a single engine add-on.

After graduating, Lily moved back to Chicago, rejoined the Leading Edge Family and earned her Certified Flight Instructor rating under the guidance of Tim Miller. While her long-term goal remains to fly with the airlines, Lily is excited to focus on being a full-time CFI to help others achieve their aviation goals.

Lily provides Private and Commercial pilot instruction as well as flight reviews. You can reach her at lillian.c.hume@gmail.com or at 224-425-3097.

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