Welcome to Pilot in Real Life
Stirring high performance pilots to experience higher levels of aviation passion, precision, and proficiency via continuous training, unyielding tenacity, and constant vigilance. Our objective is to inform and inspire aviators with every blog and podcast we publish.
Pilot in Real Life Team
Korey Stafford
CEO
Korey is the CEO of Echelon Flight Support and Co-Host of Pilot in Real Life. Korey is a 14,000 hour airline pilot for a major international carrier, and a previous Flight Test Pilot, but his aviation enthusiasm only begins there. He is also an A&P, ATP, Certified Flight Instructor, Pilot Mentor and is World Speed Record Holder. His current aviation pastime is operating a Pitts S2B towards competition aerobatics. Korey delivers a wealth of aviation knowledge and experience which benefits aviators and aircraft owners around the world. If you have a question about aviation, Korey is the guy to contact.
Michael Wright
Executive Producer
Michael is the Global Director of Echelon Flight Support. He really enjoys supporting pilot-owners with excellent service. He is also the Executive Producer of and Co-Host for Pilot in Real Life. Michael is a 500-hour instrument rated private pilot. Because of his love for aviation, he is currently working to complete a Commercial License and CFI Rating. Michael is committed to stirring aviators to higher levels of passion, performance, precision, and proficiency. Michael is also the founder, producer, and president for a blog and podcast called Gospel in Real Life. GRL is heard in 72 countries around the globe.