Owner/Operator
Michael Duncan
Sunshine Flyers has been owned and operated by Michael Duncan for over 35 years. With approximately 40 years of flight time and nearly 8000 hours of instructor time, he has more experience than most other pilots (CFII MEI, A&P, IA, ASEL, ASES, AAGG "all around good person", tailwheel, float rated, and Light Sport pilot) with decades work expertise. He truly enjoys tailwheel flying and basic aerobatics.
CFI
Corbin Kunst
Corbin has been enamored with all things aviation ever since he could remember. He has spent most of his life pursuing outdoor adventure sports like: Whitewater Rafting, Highlining, and Paragliding. Before becoming a Commercial Pilot he was an Arborist and Rope Rigging Technician. The years of experience he has working in extreme and stressful conditions have benefited him greatly as an Instructor. Corbin truly enjoys teaching and sharing his passion for aviation with his community. He loves showing people how attainable their goals can be and helping our wonderful community to be the safest most competent pilots they can be.
CFII/MEI
Steven Bazor
Steven is one of the newest additions to our team but has quickly become a fitting member of the Sunshine family and the Auburn Airport. Prior to joining our team, Steven started his own flight instruction business, Accelerate Fly, out of his own Piper Archer. He is a local of Auburn and takes pride in giving back to his community through the joy of flying!
CFII
Rick Hinds
Rick works with us part time when he's not on duty as a sheriff for the Roseville Police Department. Rick's profession as a sheriff may require him to put on a tough exterior, but when he walks onto the Auburn airport, he is himself as a dedicated, enthusiastic teacher. He, too, received his ratings through Sacramento Executive around the same time as Rory, and he has the same passion and principles that he wants to pass down to his students.
CFII
David Longo
David Longo works part-time as an instructor and part-time as the manager of Mather Airport (KMHR), so his life is engulfed in aviation. David is a veteran, having served eight years in the Army, but don't peg him for the drill sergeant type; despite his discipline and drive, he is a very laid-back and patient instructor. David received his ratings through Sacramento Executive, much like Rory and Rick.
CFI
Scott Woodland
Scott, who has been fascinated with flight since he was a boy, began flying when he was 18 years old. After a brief hiatus from flying to pursue a career in civil engineering, he returned in his mid-40s with the goal to teach others how to fly. Between training his adorable golden retriever, Flare, and working part-time as a civil engineer, Scott has a strong passion for educating and assisting individuals in realizing their lifelong ambition of flying. Snickerdoodles are also favorite of his.
Office Staff
Matthew Carlson
Matt works part-time at Sunshine Flyers and part-time as the manager of the Nevada County Airport (KGOO). He grew up flying and being around planes and airports, so he naturally feels right at home here. Matt has a wealth of experience and knowledge in not only aviation, but also engineering and technology. He is a private pilot pursuing his instrument rating and has knowledge and expertise with a wide range of aircraft and their mechanics.
Office Staff
Brooklyn Irvine
When Brooklyn isn't working part-time at the desk for Sunshine Flyers, you can still find her about the airport; of which has become her second home since she discovered her love of flight. She is a private pilot eager to learn from more seasoned and skilled pilots as she pursues a career in aviation, as well as to share her experiences and knowledge with students.
Office Staff
Tammy Meredith
Tammy Meredith has worked for Sunshine Flyers since the summer of 2015. Tammy discovered her love for aviation a little later in life. In getting her PPL she’s been enjoying being a passenger in beautiful aircraft such as a B-17, P-51 and flew right seat in the Ford Tri-Motor. Tammy continues to learn about aviation and is heading back to Alaska Sept. 2022 to get her seaplane rating. She’s not done yet, what’s in store next?