Our Experienced Flight Training Professionals and Aircraft Management Crew
What is V1? It is the carefully calculated velocity at which you are committed to takeoff. It is your decision speed. Our crewmembers make that same commitment to you as you takeoff to achieve your aviation goals.
Together, our flight training professionals have more than 30,000 flight hours. They are experienced professionals, who specialize in instruction and cater to your individual needs. From flight training for busy professionals and commercial students to aircraft management, V1 Aeronautical identifies your needs and develops a custom plan to provide you with a personal, one-on-one aviation experience.
caitlin farley
owner, platinum csip. CFI, CFII, MEI, ATP
Caitlin is the only Platinum factory-trained Cirrus Standardized Instructor Pilot (CSIP) in the Tampa Bay area. She has served the local Cirrus community for the past 15 years and travels nationally as an Instructor for the Cirrus Owners and Pilots Association (COPA). She is also typed-rated as Captain on the Lear 60, Citation Mustang and as a first officer in the Dassault-Falcon 50. Caitlin has a bachelor’s degree in business management from Florida State University.
emily trombetta
cfi, cfii, mei, tci, lear 60 pic type
Emily went to the University of Florida and graduated in 2017 with a Bachelors of Science in Agriculture Operations Management and Bioengineering. She completed pilot training with ATP Flight School in 2019 and currently flies a for a local Part 91 operation on the Learjet 60. She’s excited to be back in the right seat as a part time Cirrus Training Center Instructor.
IMMANUEL SANTOS
cfi, cfiI, ATP, CL-65 Type
Immanuel is a Tampa native and Gold Seal CFI. He served as a simulator In addition to instructing, he also serves as a First Officer for American Eagle. Immanuel has a bachelors degree in Aeronautical Science from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.
KELLY O’BRIEN
ATP, CFI, CFII, MEI, HAWKER AND LEARJET TYPE, ROTOR
Kelly has many years in the aviation industry flying corporate jets, turbo props, and Cirrus airplanes. She started her career as a flight instructor and has logged over 4000 hours of experience in many difference airplanes. She has a bachelors degree from University of Michigan and now lives in Tampa.
Steve clapp
CFI, CFIi, ATP, CL-65 TYPe
Colonel Steve Clapp is a 27-year retiree of the United States Air Force. Steve earned his Glider and Jump Wings at the Air Force Academy, graduating in 1987. Upon Graduation, Steve went to Reese AFB to earn his Air Force Flight Wings and was selected to fly F-16s. After retiring from the Air Force as a Command Pilot with almost 3,000 hours in the F-16, he has chosen to continue his passion for flying in the General Aviation
kyle bowman
cfi, cfii - Airplane, CFI - Helicopter
Kyle started his aviation passion while flying in his Dad's Piper Comanche at a very early age. Following his dream of becoming a commercial pilot, Kyle is a law enforcement helicopter pilot and helicopter instructor. He also flies airplanes as a commercial and instructor pilot. He earned his Business Management Degree at St. Leo University and is a veteran of the U.S. Navy