About Us
Untethered Aviation is a premier flight school offering flight instruction, pilot certifications and spectacular scenic flights. With several locations in the Northeast and a West Coast location in Sedona, AZ, Untethered Aviation is positioned to offer exceptional training in beautiful environments. For those seeking stunning views of the Adirondack Mountains, the Berkshires and the Red Rocks of Sedona, our scenic flights will absolutely inspire! Untethered Aviation is here to make your flight experience transformative.
Michelle Smith
Michelle Smith is a professional educator and a former Head of School. She is a pilot who decided to launch this premier flight school after observing the incredible transformation that occurs when people learn to fly. She oversees the management and operations of the academy.
Michael Wolford
Michael Wolford is a retired corporate jet pilot. He began his career as a hang glider pilot, transitioned to sailplanes and eventually became a power plane pilot. Mike has over 40 years of experience flying and instructing. Committed to all things “aviation”, Mike is thrilled to train students on the path to meet their aviation goals.
Michael Derstine
Michael Derstine grew up in a small town in northeast Pennsylvania and from a very early age was interested in aviation, flying remote control airplanes, going to airshows and learning to fly gliders. With that love for aviation he attended Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and earned a BA and MSA in Aeronautical Studies. Michael is a CFII and leads the East Coast locations for Untethered Aviation. He is passionate about aviation and is committed to his students and sharing his love of flight with others!