who is
R1 FLYING
Based in the mountains of West Virginia, R1 Flying is dedicated to providing exceptional flight training and education. Our experienced pilot and instructor is committed to offering the highest quality of training, ensuring that our students become safe and proficient aviators. We take pride in our personalized approach, state-of-the-art facilities, and strong focus on safety. Our mission is to inspire and empower individuals to pursue their dreams of flight.
Meet our CFI
R1 Flying Founder and CFI, Joe Altizer, is a retired professional pilot with years of experience. Possessing over 10,000 hours of flight time in various aircraft, Joe has carved a career in the world of aviation.
Joe is a certified ASEL CFI and Helicopter CFI, so it is safe to say that he has been around the block a few times.
Due to his time spent within aviation, Joe has analyzed the processes of flight training. He determined long ago to make it more efficient and costly.
His solution, R1 Flying.
