our story

In 2002 Ty Frisby interviewed for the chief aerobatic instructor position with Michael Church, owner of Sunrise Aviation. That meeting set off a life long friendship and professional connection over a shared passion for flying. Over the years Michael and Ty spent countless hours together refining curriculum hosting aerobatic training camps and talking about flying. While Ty spent many more years teaching than most pilots he eventually moved on and currently works as a commercial airline pilot. Michael and Ty kept in touch with phone calls and breakfasts when Ty was in town on a layover and whenever they met up they would pick right up where they left off and “talk flying”.