Flight Instructors

Cappy Schultz | Flight Instructor

Al “Cappy” Schultz, Flight School Director
Al received his “Private Pilot” license in 1967 and was drafted into the Navy in 1968. In 1969, he attended Naval flight training at Pensacola, Florida. After 6 months of primary training in the T34 Mentor, Al elected to opt out of the Naval Flight Training program for the Civilian VA Flight Training. He completed his Navy career with the Blue Angels when they were at home and not traveling and he was a rescue medic for the various aviation training units in the Pensacola area.

Al has 40 years of aviation experience and has been instructing in the area since 1972. He has been instructing here at River Aviation since 2004.

With his calm approach, experience, and love for flying, Al can make your flight training an enjoyable experience so you’ll feel confident about taking the controls and becoming a pilot.

April Albanese | Flight Instructor

April Albanese, Flight Instructor
Certified Flight Instructor April Albanese joined the flight school in December 2008. April came to our flight school after completing her Certified Flight Instructor certificate at the Dutchess County Airport. April began flying in the fall of 2005 when she enrolled in the Aviation Science Program at Dutchess Community College. She earned her private pilot license in the spring of 2006, her instrument rating in the fall of 2006, and her commercial license in the spring of 2008. Shortly after, she completed the Flight Instructor course in the fall of 2008.

April earned an Associates Degree in Aviation Science in the spring of 2007. Currently she is a student at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University.

Kevin Hofelmann | Flight Instructor

Kevin Hofelmann, Flight Instructor
River Aviation welcomed new Certified Flight Instructor Kevin Hofelmann to the flight school in September 2009. Kevin came to River Aviation after working as First Officer on the Shorts 360 and Captain on the Cessna Caravan for Airnow/Business Air in Bennington, VT. Kevin flew cargo on the east coast of the United States as far south as Savannah, Georgia. and north to Presque Isle, Maine. Kevin’s primary work took place in upstate New York flying single pilot night IFR for the Federal Reserve and UPS.

Kevin’s previous instructor experience includes working as a CFI/II for Richmor Aviation Inc. located at the Columbia County airport and a year in Daytona Beach, Florida for Phoenix East Aviation. His previous work has given him exposure to a diverse range of national and ethnic backgrounds, as well as a broad understanding of commercial operations. His advanced training includes successful completion of a FlightSafety International Shorts 360 Initial/ SIC Type Rating course at the Laguardia, NY location.