Matthew VanWolput
CFI-ASE • Commercial Pilot ASEL & AMEL • Instrument Airplane
Certificates, Ratings & Authorizations
Verified FAA commercial privileges, instructor certification, flight endorsements, and aeronautical authorizations.
Commercial Pilot ASEL & AMEL, Instrument Rated
Airplane Single & Multi-Engine Land • Instrument Airplane (IFR)
Full FAA Commercial Pilot privileges across single and multi-engine land airplanes, with an Instrument Airplane rating for all-weather, precision IMC flight operations.
Certified Flight Instructor (CFI-ASE)
Airplane Single Engine • 30+ Years of Instruction & Leadership
FAA-authorized instructor delivering primary, spin-awareness, and syllabus-based flight training, plus program leadership as Flight School Director.
FAA First Class Medical Certificate
Commercial & Instructor Flight Privileges • Current & Valid
Active FAA First Class Medical qualification maintaining full commercial pilot in command and flight instruction privileges.
Spin, High-Performance, Complex & Tailwheel
14 CFR §61.31 • Spin Awareness, High Performance, Complex & Tailwheel
Full spectrum of specialized endorsements: spin awareness training, high-performance engines (>200 HP), complex aircraft systems, and conventional gear (tailwheel) operations.
Verified Flight Hours Breakdown
Logbook totals as of September 2026, covering pilot-in-command, cross-country, instrument, night, and multi-engine time.
Over 30 years logged across instruction, business flying, and personal aviation.
Sole manipulator of controls and final mission authority across single and multi-engine aircraft.
Point-to-point cross-country flights with flight planning, navigation, and fuel management.
Twin-engine systems and asymmetric thrust operations under the Commercial AMEL rating.
Hood and simulator instrument procedures, approaches, and holding patterns.
Actual IMC flight time in real instrument meteorological conditions.
Night cross country and local flights.
Spin awareness, high-performance (>200HP), complex gear, and tailwheel endorsements — see Certificates above.
Fly Like Kylie 5K — Raised $25K for a Memorial Scholarship
Also serves as Secretary of EAA Chapter 891, promoting aviation education in the local community.
Flight Operations & Business Leadership Experience
Over 30 years of experience in instruction, leadership, and operations management — spanning flight school direction, aircraft sales, and small-business ownership.
Flight School Director
• Manage instructor scheduling, hiring, payroll, fleet maintenance, business statistics, SOPs, and training operations.
• Develop syllabi, simulator programs, and training pathways for students at every stage.
• Provide flight instruction and mentorship to students, and coordinate staff training sessions.
• Lead events and programs to promote aviation, and manage marketing and social media platforms.
Sales Associate
• Represented Pipistrel Aircraft sales and customer relations for a factory-authorized U.S. distributor.
• Served as Textron booth representative at Oshkosh (EAA AirVenture) and Sun 'n Fun.
• Built strong client relationships through trust and education throughout the buying process.
Owner / President
• Managed day-to-day business operations since November 2002.
• Led staff recruitment, training, and mentoring to build a cohesive team focused on excellence in instruction.
• Cultivated strong relationships with students, parents, and the community for over two decades.
Aviation Ventures & Community Involvement
Flight school leadership, aircraft sales, and volunteer aviation-education work throughout Northern New Jersey.
Liftoff Pilot Academy
Directs training operations, syllabi, and instructor staffing at Liftoff Pilot Academy, based at Lincoln Park Airport (N07), New Jersey.
Lincoln Park Aviation
Sales Associate representing Pipistrel Aircraft — a factory-authorized U.S. distributor based in Lincoln Park, NJ, with client relationships built on trust and education.
EAA Chapter 891 "EAAgles"
Serves as Chapter Secretary, supporting Young Eagles flights, Eagle Flights, and local aviation education and community events.
Connect for Flight Training & Aircraft Sales
Available for CFI instruction and mentorship, Pipistrel aircraft sales inquiries, and speaking or program partnerships through Liftoff Pilot Academy.