Our Instructors
Dave Cogan
B and D Category Instructor & Chief Flying Instructor (CFI), Flight Training Auckland.
As a flight instructor, I have 20 years instructing in the following areas:
• Private & Commercial flight training lessons
• Multi Engine Endorsement
• Instrument Flight Rating (Single or Multi-Engine)
• Spinning
• Aerobatics Rating
• Night Endorsement
• Terrain & Weather Awareness
• Mountain Flying
• Parachute Drop Pilot Ratings
I have served as a line pilot operating the King Air 350 for air ambulance services. Additionally, I have overseen flight and pilot training for a Part 115 adventure aviation tandem skydiving operation, focusing on training pilots to operate both turbine and piston aircraft for diverse skydiving activities across New Zealand.
Sky Li
B Category Instructor
As a flight instructor, I have over six years instructing in the following areas:
• CPL
• B Cat (Single Engine)
• Night Endorsement
• Terrain & Weather Awareness
Sky has harbored a dream of flying since her childhood in China, a dream she successfully realised in New Zealand. She has taken on the role of an instructor, dedicating herself to assisting others in reaching their own aspirations of flight. Notably, boasting over six years of experience in teaching aviation in New Zealand. Her qualifications include a Commercial Pilot License, a B-Cat Instructor rating, and a Multi-Engine Instrument Rating.
Simon Sung
C Category Instructor
As a flight instructor, I have over two years instructing in the following areas:
• CPL
• C Cat (Single Engine)
• Night Endorsement
Simon Sung, a flight instructor with Japanese and Chinese roots, embarked on his aviation career at Massey University, where he obtained his pilot’s license. After completing his training, he returned to Auckland to impart his passion for flying as an instructor. Currently affiliated with Flight Training Auckland, Simon takes pleasure in greeting newcomers to the club and is enthusiastic about witnessing individuals delve into their aviation interests. Whether your aspirations are professional or recreational in nature, he is dedicated to assisting you in achieving your objectives and soaring into the skies.
Celine Paramitha
C Category Instructor
As a flight instructor, I have nearly two years instructing in the following areas:
• CPL
• C Cat (Single Engine)
Celine, who was born and raised in Indonesia, has always possessed a strong passion for aviation and a yearning to explore the globe. To pursue her aspirations, she moved to New Zealand where she qualified as a Commercial Pilot and C Category Instructor. In early 2024, Celine began her professional journey as a flight instructor at Flight Training Auckland, where she is committed to empowering future pilots. With an emphasis on safety and skill enhancement, she motivates her students to achieve their utmost potential in aviation. Whether one aims to fly for professional purposes or leisure, she is dedicated to supporting their ambitions and facilitating their journey into the skies.