Fleet & Crew

 

MINOVATION was formed in 1997 by Chief Flying Instructor Min Stokes. She learned to fly in  Jersey, Channel Islands and flew in the UK, France and USA before gaining the UK Commercial Pilot Licence and instructing in Jersey before moving to Australia in 1993.

 

The school was set up as an alternative to the large flight schools and to be a place where people could receive quality one-on-one training tailored to the individual student in a small and friendly environment.

 

We also developed a base where overseas pilots can come to hire an aircraft and enjoy a flying holiday.

 

Once you have completed your licence we have several Piper aircraft available for private hire so that you can explore Australia by air.

Meet the Minovation Crew 

 

At Minovation we pride ourselves on quality flying instruction in a friendly environment.

 

 

Chief Flight Instructor

Our Training Fleet 

 

Whitney Boomerang

 

This aircraft is a popular addition to our fleet, with its great handling, extremely sturdy and safety oriented construction, comprehensive instrumentation including Garmin GNS-430 moving map GPS and its ability to provide cost effective training from ab-initio through to cross country navigation. 

Min Stokes 

 

Founder of Minovation Flying School, with well over 12,000 hours of instructing logged. learning to fly with Min is an amazing experience and is a sure way to ensure you're getting the best training possible that WA has to offer

 

 

Piper PA28 Warrior

 

The Piper Warrior is a reliable, comfortable and economical aircraft useful for training and for private hire. At Minovation we have two Warriors, VH-PMW, the oldest Warrior in Australia, and VH-PZK.

Flight Instructor

Warren Kotkis

 

Warren has an abundant amount of experience,and is great fun to Fly with.

Warren has a unique and pragmatic approach to flight instruction ensuring that his students reach the highest standards.

Karl Valentin

 

Co Founder of Minovation Flying School

 

 

 

Director

Piper PA28 Archer 

The Archer is ideal for a trip away. Comfortable and with 180 horsepower engine to give a cruising speed of 115 knots, able to carry more load than the Warrior and with autopilot to relieve the workload on a long flight.

 

 

 

 

Piper PA28 Dakota

 

The Dakota is often used for private hire. With a variable pitch propeller and fixed undercarriage this aircraft is ideal for longer trips away and trips where a high payload is needed. The Dakota is the aircraft we use for CPL training.