![David Montoya at the Alameda Aero Club, 1999](/yafb/images/DJM1.jpg)
Dave was an excellent instructor, very good at judging the often very different needs of each student, and varying his teaching methods accordingly. He suited my own way of learning very well indeed and I enjoyed the time I spent flying with him or having coffee at Javarama, etc. I think I most miss his sense of humour and optimism about his students, and the way he absolutely enjoyed teaching. He held an ATP and had flown in the regionals, but returned to teaching because it suited his lifestyle and temperament better. He was teaching at Palo Alto at the time of his death; he'd just returned from a stint in Vermont, where he'd quickly got sick of shovelling snow and flying with taciturn Northeasterners.
Amongst those who knew him well, he's still missed a lot.
1 comment:
I just googled "David Montoya CFI" trying to find my flight instructor who tought me so well back in 1998.
I am very sorry to hear he passed away. We had a great time together and I am thankfull having had such a great instructor.
David has left me with some great memories, thank you.
Nils, Germany
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