# Rod Machado

- **Website:** <https://rodmachado.com>
- **Primary alias:** `rodmachado.com`

## Description

Rod Machado is a well-known brand in the aviation industry. As a flight instructor, author, and illustrator, Rod Machado has dedicated his career to teaching millions of aspiring pilots the basics of flying. Through his flight lessons, simulation programs, and training materials, he has become known as the Learn to Fly Guy. With a passion for aviation and a knack for simplifying complex concepts, Rod's presentations are upbeat, lively, and engaging. He covers a wide range of topics, including Risk Assessment, Defensive Flying, In-flight Emergencies, Safety Awareness, Communication, and The Lost Art of Thinking. In addition to his speaking engagements, Rod has written several aviation books, created instructional videos and audiobooks, and contributed to renowned publications such as AOPA Pilot magazine and Flight Training Magazine. With over 10,000 hours of flight time and numerous credentials, Rod Machado is a trusted and respected figure in the aviation community.

## Industries

- 🏭 Heavy Industry and Engineering
- ✈️ Air Travel _(under Travel and Tourism)_
- ✈️ Travel and Tourism
- 🏭 Aerospace and Defense _(under Heavy Industry and Engineering)_
- 🖥 Computers Electronics and Technology

## Links

- [youtube](https://youtube.com/user/MachadoPilotTraining)
- [twitter](https://twitter.com/RodMachado_CFI)
- [pinterest](https://pinterest.com/@rod_machado)
- [instagram](https://instagram.com/rod_i_machado)
- [facebook](https://facebook.com/rod.machado)

## Logos & icons

- logo _(primary)_ — PNG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/id5uAmuB_J/w/350/h/350/theme/dark/logo.png?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1778736432837)
- icon _(primary)_ — JPEG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/id5uAmuB_J/w/400/h/400/theme/dark/icon.jpeg?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1778736432957)

## Colors

| Name | Hex | Theme |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Blue Ribbon | #135bff | accent |
| Electric Violet | #c912cf | dark |
| White | #ffffff | light |

## Fonts

- var(--font-heading-family) — asset _(custom)_
- var(--font-body-family) — asset _(custom)_

## Imagery

- banner _(primary)_ — JPEG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/id5uAmuB_J/w/1500/h/500/id9Aqp02tN.jpeg?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1778736433136)

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