I have been flying with Tim McConnell since 2010, when he assisted me in purchasing my used G2 Cirrus airplane and provided the training necessary for me to fly it safely. At that time, although Tim was not involved in the Cirrus factory Cirrus Standardized Instructor Pilot(CSIP) program at that time, he was one of the most experienced Cirrus pilots in the world. This came from his ownership of an early Cirrus charter fleet, where he established flight procedures and trained dozens of commercial pilots to fly Cirrus aircraft all over the southeast United States.

In my 12 years of flying with Tim, and most recently Kevin Smith at Doubleday Aviation, I have benefitted from training they provided for FAA required flight reviews, instrument proficiency checks and helpful recurrency training to keep me confident and safe for all my flight activities. Recently I have considered selling my aircraft, and Tim would be the only broker I would consider. His business ethics are impeccable, his experience is unmatched and the Doubleday team he has put together can handle any issues involved.

As a now 12 year customer of Tim and the Doubleday team, I wholeheartedly recommend them for whatever any Cirrus pilot (or aspiring pilot) might need. At KGMU, and indeed the southeast U.S., they are simply the very best, and we are lucky to have them.

Gerald Gaige is a USAF fighter instructor pilot and CFI since 1968. Licensed for the N194LG Cirrus SR22 #2179. Holder of the FAA's Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award since 2016 for more than 50 years of safe flight.