PIRL - Key Persons


Korey Stafford - CEO

Job Titles:
  • CEO
  • Member of the Pilot in Real Life Team
  • CEO of Echelon Flight Support
Korey is the CEO of Echelon Flight Support and Co-Host of Pilot in Real Life. Korey is a 14,000 hour airline pilot for a major international carrier, and a previous Flight Test Pilot, but his aviation enthusiasm only begins there. He is also an A&P, ATP, Certified Flight Instructor, Pilot Mentor and is World Speed Record Holder. His current aviation pastime is operating a Pitts S2B towards competition aerobatics. Korey delivers a wealth of aviation knowledge and experience which benefits aviators and aircraft owners around the world. If you have a question about aviation, Korey is the guy to contact.

Michael Wright

Job Titles:
  • Executive Producer
  • Member of the Pilot in Real Life Team
  • Global Director of Echelon Flight Support
Michael is the Global Director of Echelon Flight Support. He really enjoys supporting pilot-owners with excellent service. He is also the Executive Producer of and Co-Host for Pilot in Real Life. Michael is a 500-hour instrument rated private pilot. Because of his love for aviation, he is currently working to complete a Commercial License and CFI Rating. Michael is committed to stirring aviators to higher levels of passion, performance, precision, and proficiency. Michael is also the founder, producer, and president for a blog and podcast called Gospel in Real Life. GRL is heard in 72 countries around the globe.