Northeast Philadelphia Airport
9800 Ashton Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19114
Flying Lessons in Philadelphia
Phone: 215-677-1240
Email: info@flytailwinds.com
About Luis “KOTEX” Cortez
Luis Cortez is a former USAF-trained Pilot and Instructor possessing CFII, AIGI, and ATP ratings. He has been in aviation since he was 19 years old. During his military career, he has flown all over the world in numerous aircraft over the course of 14 deployments, flying over 500 missions.
Although a Charter Jet Captain by day, Luis is still most passionate about teaching and exposing new people to aviation. Nothing gets Luis more excited that seeing a student grease a landing for the first time. He enjoys bringing his unique blend of military and civilian-style instruction to general aviation flying.
Outside of flying, Luis likes to spend time with his 2nd grader, his Goldendoodle Jorge, tinkering around on his gaming rig. and to travel. He is also a foodie and an avid mac and cheese connoisseur.
CFII, ATP
Luis Cortez is a former USAF-trained Pilot and Instructor possessing CFII, AIGI, and ATP ratings. He has been in aviation since he was 19 years old. During his military career, he has flown all over the world in numerous aircraft over the course of 14 deployments, flying over 500 missions.
Although a Charter Jet Captain by day, Luis is still most passionate about teaching and exposing new people to aviation. Nothing gets Luis more excited that seeing a student grease a landing for the first time. He enjoys bringing his unique blend of military and civilian-style instruction to general aviation flying.
Outside of flying, Luis likes to spend time with his 2nd grader, his Goldendoodle Jorge, tinkering around on his gaming rig. and to travel. He is also a foodie and an avid mac and cheese connoisseur.
CFII, ATP
What Are Students Saying?
"I started my flight training at another school and decided I needed a change. A friend with the hanger next to Howard suggested I look into Tailwinds and I've never looked back. Friendly experienced staff and well maintained aircraft make this a great place to learn to fly. The other benefit is training at a towered airport, it really gives you the full experience and helps sharpen your radio skills."
Scott Haskell
Student
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Tailwinds Flight School
Northeast Philadelphia Airport
9800 Ashton Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19114
Phone: 215-677-1240
Email: info@flytailwinds.com