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Gary "GPS" Reeves, known for his distinctive pink shirt, is the most experienced GPS and Avionics IFR instructor in the world. He has over 20 years & 8,500 hours of real-world IFR teaching in every US state, B airspace, and internationally.

Gary has received many "nicknames," including GPS Guru and GPS Yoda, and shortened to just GPS. One day at a convention, Gary wore a shirt with his favorite color, pink, and the "Guy in the Pink Shirt was born. The most popular public speaker on using the Pink Line(GPS) for IFR, he is readily recognizable by his signature pink shirt, which has become a part of his brand and makes him stand out in the aviation community. It symbolizes his approachable and friendly teaching style.

• Years of Experience: Gary has over 20 years of experience teaching single-pilot IFR operations and avionics.
• Flight Hours: He has accumulated more than 8,500 hours of real-world teaching IFR in every US State and Class B Airspace
• International Reach: He has taught pilots globally, from Alaska to Australia, tailoring his training to a wide range of aircraft, from Cessna 152s to business jets like the CJ2 and BE-1900, AS350 and Augusta Helicopters, and even the US Coast Guard in CH61 Helicopters.
• Credentials: Besides being the 2019 FAA CFI of the Year, Gary is the also a lead representative of the FAA Safety Team and the only national training provider for several avionics manufacturers.

• 3-Day Garmin or Avidyne IFR Mastery, Not Minimums Training: Intense, personalized training programs tailored for Garmin and Avidyne avionics include 20 hours of book and video pre-study, 8-10 hours of in-person ground training, and two full days of advanced flight training in the client's aircraft.
• Fleet Training: Gary "GPS" has supported the US Coast Guard, Houston Police Department, and several other large Part 135 and 141 fleets with train-the-trainer, pilot training, and customized video programs. For more information on helping your fleet be safer and reduce training times/costs, click here.
• Online Video Training: Comprehensive Mastery, Not Minimums The online video courses previously only available to Gary's Private 3-day clients are now available to anyone. They are the only video training programs with real-world IFR footage and pro tips, not just studio-produced simulator basics. To learn more about the Avidyne, ForeFlight, Garmin and Single-Pilot IFR online mastery programs, click here.
• FAA Wings Public Presentions: Thousands of pilots are trained by "GPS" in live presentations at large and small aviation events every year. For more information on having the Guy in the Pink Shirt speak at your event, click here.