Proper Pilots

Timothy Tweet is the founder of Proper Pilots, a mobile-native, zero-cost flight training platform designed to streamline aviation education for instructors, students, and schools. A lifelong problem-solver with a passion for aviation, Timothy built Proper Pilots after years of firsthand experience in every corner of the flight training world.His career spans the military, public service, media, and entrepreneurship. He served in the U.S. Air Force as a broadcast journalist, delivering news and stories across global networks. After the military, he worked in law enforcement, then transitioned into aviation—becoming a commercial pilot, certified flight instructor, and eventually flight school owner.A skilled communicator, Timothy has also hosted his own podcast and performed stand-up comedy, bringing energy, insight, and humor to audiences across a variety of platforms.Timothy’s personal story is one of resilience and reinvention. At 16, he became a father, and he has since built every chapter of his life through grit, creativity, and a drive to serve others—whether in the cockpit, the classroom, or the startup world.This Podcast also discusses my journey overcoming a wide range of life issues to be where I am now. You can find him on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/timothytweet or learn more about his work at ProperPilots.com.This Podcast is dedicated to James Whale, who sadly passed away on August 4th, 2025. He was a true inspiration behind the scenes, following my journey, and will forever be an inspiration to those who watch or hear about his career.Listen to his battle, fighting up to his last words, chatting in the podcast he made alongside Lady W, aka Nadine, his wifehttps://jameswhaleradio.co.uk/home/tales-of-the-whales/ Memories of Jameshttps://jameswhaleradio.co.uk/Thanks to Rob Oldfield for the source of this site