Success Story - Steve Pangle

Who is your current employer?

Atlantic Airways for flight training, Private Government Official for Corporate.

What kind of helicopter(s) do you fly?

Robinson R44

Is there anything particularly challenging or unique about your current job?

40% of my Job is Flight Instruction and 60% is Corporate flying, which means I have to switch gears quite a bit from instruction to professional flying, which makes for a challenging and rewarding job.

Do you feel Mauna Loa adequately trained you for the real world?

Training at Mauna Loa was very professional and fun environment. I feel very fortunate to have had the instructors I did. Each one treated me with a great deal of attention to help me accomplish my goal. Although I have a great deal of responsibility, and very little flight time to be doing the type of flying I am. I feel confident, safe, and professional, thanks to the training I received at MLH.

What did you like best about your MLH training experience?

The overall experience of training in paradise, and the friends I made from staff and fellow students! Friends and memories I will never forget.

Would you recommend Mauna Loa Helicopters to others?

I would definitely recommend Mauna Loa Helicopters for flight training. If you are interested in making a career change or starting one, Mauna Loa is the place to be. I left behind my hometown, career, and relationships to pursue a career in aviation. I had never been to Hawaii or lived anywhere other than my hometown so it was a major move for me. But the friends I made, and the experiences I had while flight training are the best of my life. I cherish every moment I spent, and friend I made, during my time on the Big Island.