Black Hound Instructors
Black Hound Instructors
We go beyond test standards to provide professional pilot training focused on safety, skill, and enjoyment. Our experienced, motivated instructors equip you with deep knowledge and sound judgment to minimize the need for emergency procedures - ensuring you’re prepared for anything.
We go beyond test standards to provide professional pilot training focused on safety, skill, and enjoyment. Our experienced, motivated instructors equip you with deep knowledge and sound judgment to minimize the need for emergency procedures - ensuring you’re prepared for anything.


Martin Fass
Martin Fass
Founder and Senior Flight Instructor
Founder and Senior Flight Instructor
ATP, CFI, CFI-I, MEI, and FAA Gold Seal flight instructor
ATP, CFI, CFI-I, MEI, and FAA Gold Seal flight instructor


Mike Duc (Duke)
Mike Duc (Duke)
Senior Flight Instructor
Senior Flight Instructor
ATP, CFI, CFII, SEL/MEL/Tail-dragger
ATP, CFI, CFII, SEL/MEL/Tail-dragger


Mike Maffei
Mike Maffei
Senior Flight Instructor
Senior Flight Instructor
ATP, CFI, CFII, MEI; Helicopter CFI, CFII
ATP, CFI, CFII, MEI; Helicopter CFI, CFII


Justin Moore
Justin Moore
Chief Flight Instructor
Chief Flight Instructor
CFI, Remote Pilot (Part 107)
CFI, Remote Pilot (Part 107)


Ryan DePascalis
Ryan DePascalis
Flight Instructor
Flight Instructor
CFI
CFI


Zack Rowley
Zack Rowley
Flight Instructor
Flight Instructor
CFI, MEI
CFI, MEI


Amelia Cicerelli
Amelia Cicerelli
Flight Instructor
Flight Instructor
CFI, CFII
CFI, CFII


Jacob Rodriguez
Jacob Rodriguez
Flight Instructor
Flight Instructor
CFI
CFI


Ethan Rogers
Ethan Rogers
Flight Instructor
Flight Instructor
CFI, CFII
CFI, CFII


Elias Mendoza
Elias Mendoza
Flight Instructor
Flight Instructor
CFI, CFII
CFI, CFII


Phil Grgurich
Phil Grgurich
Flight Instructor
Flight Instructor
CFI
CFI

Ethan Babbington
Ethan Babbington
Flight Instructor
Flight Instructor
CFI
CFI
Book Your First Flight Today
Book Your First Flight Today
512-810-7406
512-810-7406
For calls and texts
Mon-Sun: 9am-5pm CT
Mon-Sun: 9am-5pm CT
Office hours by appointment
Location
Location
Civil Air Patrol Headquarters Building
1915 Airport Dr, San Marcos, TX


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© 2025 Black Hound Aviation. All Rights Reserved.
Made with 🖤 by Valentina O.
© 2025 Black Hound Aviation. All Rights Reserved.
Made with 🖤 by Valentina O.