Our Instructors have experience and passion. Experience that
offers individualized training tailored toward your learning style
and passion that is driven by people reaching their futures
Experience + Passion = Your Success
Amanda Smolik
Gold Seal CFI/CFII/MEI
Amanda is the owner of Time Travel Flights. She is the 4th generation of pilots in her family but the first one to become a professional pilot. Started flight training at age 19 going through Tarrant County Community College. Once completing her ratings, she worked as a CFI to started building hours. After building hours and experience she worked as a Chief Flight Instructor for a few years and has received awards for her instruction. Continuing her knowledge and experience she is now flying as a professional jet pilot
Dakota Began Flying during her senior year of high school and marked the accomplishment of her fist solo at 17. Following her private pilot training, she attended Northwestern Michigan College in Traverse City, MI and received an Associate degree in Aviation. She also obtained a Bachelors degree in Business Administration from Davenport University. Dakota has been an active flight instructor since receiving her CFI in 2021 and looks forward to continuing teaching as a lifelong passion.