Our Founders

Take Flight Aviation was established in 2020 by Brian and Vonda Benson. Vonda first became interested in aviation when her husband, Brian, started his flight training in 2017. She went up for a Discovery Flight and from that moment she knew that she loved flying and wanted to help others achieve their aviation goals! Vonda earned her Certified Flight Instructor rating in May of 2020 and her Certified Flight Instructor-Instrument rating in December of 2020. She earned her Gold Seal in July 2022.  She obtained her NAFI Master CFI Recognition in January 2024. Brian became a Private Pilot in December of 2020 and an Advanced Ground Instructor in January of 2021.  He helps students prepare for their written tests, oral checkride prep, and supports the business in numerous ways.  

Together, they are a dynamic duo, building a dynamic team,  who have helped numerous students achieve their certificates/ratings/written test completion!