<p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>This Podcast also discusses my journey overcoming a wide range of life issues to be where I am now. </p><p><br></p><p>You can find him on LinkedIn at <a href="linkedin.com/in/timothytweet" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">linkedin.com/in/timothytweet</a> or learn more about his work at ProperPilots.com.</p><p><br></p><p>This Podcast is dedicated to <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Whale_(presenter)" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">James Whale</a>, <a href="https://youtu.be/qvHD62TSE9g?feature=shared" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">who sadly passed away on August 4th, 2025</a>. 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.</p><p><br></p><p>Listen to his battle, fighting up to his last words, chatting in the podcast he made alongside Lady W, aka Nadine, his wife</p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://jameswhaleradio.co.uk/home/tales-of-the-whales/ " target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://jameswhaleradio.co.uk/home/tales-of-the-whales/ </a></p><p><br></p><p>Memories of James</p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://jameswhaleradio.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://jameswhaleradio.co.uk/</a></p><p><br></p><p>Thanks to Rob Oldfield for the source of this site</p>

The Journey

David Hackett

Proper Pilots

AUG 5, 202535 MIN
The Journey

Proper Pilots

AUG 5, 202535 MIN

Description

<p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>This Podcast also discusses my journey overcoming a wide range of life issues to be where I am now. </p><p><br></p><p>You can find him on LinkedIn at <a href="linkedin.com/in/timothytweet" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">linkedin.com/in/timothytweet</a> or learn more about his work at ProperPilots.com.</p><p><br></p><p>This Podcast is dedicated to <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Whale_(presenter)" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">James Whale</a>, <a href="https://youtu.be/qvHD62TSE9g?feature=shared" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">who sadly passed away on August 4th, 2025</a>. 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.</p><p><br></p><p>Listen to his battle, fighting up to his last words, chatting in the podcast he made alongside Lady W, aka Nadine, his wife</p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://jameswhaleradio.co.uk/home/tales-of-the-whales/ " target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://jameswhaleradio.co.uk/home/tales-of-the-whales/ </a></p><p><br></p><p>Memories of James</p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://jameswhaleradio.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://jameswhaleradio.co.uk/</a></p><p><br></p><p>Thanks to Rob Oldfield for the source of this site</p>