Professional Flight Instructors
Welcome to Mississippi Aviation Academy (MAA), where soaring ambitions take flight under the expert guidance of our dedicated team of professional flight instructors. At MAA, we believe that the journey to becoming a skilled pilot begins with exceptional instruction, and our cadre of experienced and passionate flight educators is committed to providing just that.
Bobby Sorrels
Introducing Bobby Sorrels, owner of MAA and one of our esteemed pilot instructors. With an extensive background in aviation, Bobby has accumulated numerous years of flight experience, commanding large-scale aircraft for both commercial airlines and private corporations.
Zac McCarroll
Zac McCarroll discovered his passion for aviation flying gliders in Seminole Lake, Florida. After earning his Private Pilot certificate, Zac moved to California—in a previous life, he was a robotics engineer. On weekends, he would take to the skies, flying over the West Coast before completing his single engine, multi-engine, and instructor ratings, eventually teaching at ATP Flight School in Long Beach. As a newcomer to Northern Mississippi, Zac is excited to explore the region’s stunning natural beauty and savor its rich southern flavors.
Zac is driven by a passion for helping students succeed and a strong belief that learning to fly should be both challenging and enjoyable. With patience and a focus on excellence, he helps students build confidence & competency. Whether he's in the air or on the ground, Zac focuses on developing capable pilots who enjoy the process as much as the outcome.
Blake Loper
Blake Loper is a certified flight instructor from Savannah, GA. Blake's aviation journey began in 2021 at Mississippi Aviation Academy after his job with the railroad moved him to the Starkville area. After completing his private pilot license at MAA, Blake moved to Alabama with his job and completed the rest of his ratings at ATP Flight School. After instructing for a year at Auburn University, Blake is proud to be back at Mississippi Aviation Academy sharing his passion for aviation with others.
Carter Biggers
Carter Biggers is a Certified Flight Instructor with deep roots in Mississippi and a lifelong passion for aviation. His interest in flight took off during his high school years and led him to pursue training in Madison, Mississippi. Carter later continued his journey in aviation at Mississippi Aviation Academy, while training under an instructor he originally met in Madison.
Through dedicated effort and a strong commitment to excellence, Carter earned his Private Pilot, Instrument, Commercial, and Certified Flight Instructor ratings through Mississippi Aviation Academy. Known for his enthusiasm for all things aviation and mechanical, Carter thrives on connecting with people and sharing his love for the skies. Whether he's teaching new students or talking engines, Carter brings energy, knowledge, and passion to everything he does.
Samuel D. Fisher
Sam Fisher is a third-generation flight instructor continuing a family legacy rooted in military aviation. His father, an Air Force pilot who inspired an early flight interest in Sam, retired in Columbus, Mississippi in 2004. Sam graduated from the Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science a decade later and went on to study at Berklee College of Music before returning to his first passion—aviation. With a strong background in both technical flying and disciplined instruction, Sam brings a calm, focused approach to training. He emphasizes safety, precision, and building the kind of confidence that lasts well beyond a check ride.