Nathan Carriker

Certified in 1988; I've been flying for a major airline since 1998; flew for SkyWest from 1994-1998 and for Air Midwest from 1990-1994. I began flying with my father; a private pilot and Ph.D. educator in 1978. As a testament to his teaching ability; I was released to solo a Cessna 172 (before the instructor learned I was only 14) after only 2.5 hours in two flights. I soloed at 16; and passed my private checkride on my 17th birthday with 41.1 loggable hours. I am not currently working with any students; but when I was active; my forte was in getting other instructors' students through their stuck points and learning plateaus; because; just as my father taught me; I naturally gravitate to teaching at the highest; deepest levels of learning; and not the rote memorization that seems to have taken over the training in every field of human endeavor; including aviation today. I am not seeking students; but if you're having a problem with your instructor or your progression through the