George Charles Allen (AeroVenture)

Flying since the age of just 1 1/2, George is an aviator, explorer, and award-winning educator who believes the sky is the greatest classroom on Earth. As founder of AeroVenture — twice named Best Flight School in the Nation by AOPA — he’s taught hundreds of student aviators to think clearly, act decisively, and fly with discipline, purpose, and a spirit of adventure.

In 2025, he received AOPA’s Distinguished Flight Instructor Award for his dedication to being a transformative educator and making flight training an unforgettable journey for his students. He is also a recipient of the National Science Teaching Association's Dr. Wendell G. Mohling Outstanding Aerospace Educator Award.

George shapes the future of aviation education on a national scale as a board member of the National Association of Flight Instructors, advising the FAA, nonprofits, and university programs about the best ways to improve how tomorrow’s aviators are trained, mentored, and inspired. 

A Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society, he holds an MSc in Aeronautics and an MBA in Aviation from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. He is pursuing a Doctor of Aviation focused on education, safety, and human-machine teaming at the Florida Institute of Technology.

Whether you're taking your very first lesson or pursuing advanced ratings, George and his team are passionate about helping you build the confidence, judgment, and skills to become a safe, thoughtful, masterful aviator. We look forward to being part of your journey!