I’m a flight instructor based near Nashville, Tennessee, teaching at Wings of Eagles Aviation. My goal is to help students become confident, safe pilots. I tailor my instruction to how each student learns best. 

I hold certificates as a Certified Flight Instructor–Instrument (CFII), Commercial Pilot (Single-Engine Land and Glider), Advanced Ground Instructor, and Instrument Ground Instructor. I’ve taught multiple complete ground-school courses for both private and instrument students. I’m also a member of the Eagleville Soaring Club and fly gliders regularly.

Before aviation instruction became my primary focus, I practiced law for many years, work that required explaining complex subjects clearly to judges and juries. That background strongly shapes how I teach today.

Aviation Writing : I write regularly about aviation, flight training, and learning to fly. Links to some of my aviation-related writing can be found here.

Legal Background: Before transitioning fully into aviation instruction, I practiced law as the principal of The Schaeffer Law Office, P.C. I remain licensed to practice law in Missouri and Illinois. Additional biographical information about my work as a lawyer is here. A list of some of my law-related writing is here.

Other Interests: Outside of aviation, I’ve completed several long-distance backpacking trips, including a thru-hike of the 2,200-mile Appalachian Trail. Those trips are documented on my YouTube channel, Evan’s Backpacking Videos. My long-form video of my Appalachian Trail thru-hike currently has been viewed more than 1.8 million times.