Flight Instructor Hall of Fame Inducts Max Trescott

The Flight Instructor Hall of Fame has inducted Max Trescott, a nationally recognized flight instructor, aviation educator, and author as its 2026 honoree.

The Hall of Fame “recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to aviation education and flight instruction while reflecting credit upon themselves and their profession,” according to officials.

Trescott began aviation as a second career following 25 years as an engineer with Hewlett-Packard.

With more than 50 years of flying experience, he has provided more than 11,500 hours of dual instruction, nearly half of them in Cirrus aircraft. In 2008, he was named the National Certificated Flight Instructor of the Year. He holds four airline transport pilot certificates covering each fixed-wing aircraft category and class, as well as a commercial pilot certificate for helicopters.

For more information: NAFIMentor.org