Now enrolling students for Private Pilot Ground School starting August 25, 2026
Learn to Fly with TAG
Real-world flight training and aircraft rental for pilots at every stage.
Distinguished Flight School two years in a row.
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“TAG” Tulsa Aviation Group, LLC has been recognized multiple times for its high standard of accomplishment in flight training by the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), the world’s largest aviation association. Tulsa Aviation Group has earned the Flight Training Experience Award as a Distinguished Flight School in 2018, 2025, and again in 2026, reflecting a consistent commitment to excellence in flight instruction and customer experience.
The Flight Training Experience Awards were created to highlight the best flight training the industry has to offer. “Having a friendly and family-like atmosphere has always been a hallmark of excellent instructors and flight schools, but this year there was also a strong trend of describing some truly amazing ways that instructors and schools went above and beyond to serve their customers,” said Chris Moser, AOPA Foundation Senior Director of Flight Training Education.
The 2025 and 2026 awards were based on feedback from flight students and pilots who voluntarily reviewed their training experiences through AOPA’s online customer feedback process. The process generated more than 2,500 reviews of flight schools and instructors nationwide, making the recognition a meaningful reflection of student and pilot satisfaction.
Based at Claremore Regional Airport
Pilot Training
Our Pilot Training Services are something that we take great pride in and go above and beyond FAA minimums to include real world training.
Our INSTRUCTORS
Joe Bacon
ATP, CFI, CFII, MEI, B-737, CE-500, LR-JET, DC-3, Rotorcraft Helicopter and Airplane Single Engine Sea Commercial
Joe Bacon is a seasoned aviator and Certified Flight Instructor with decades of flying experience spanning military, corporate, and civilian aviation. A former U.S. Air Force pilot, Joe flew both B-52 aircraft and combat missions in Vietnam before continuing his aviation career in charter and corporate operations. Today, he brings that wealth of real-world experience to Tulsa Aviation Group, where he enjoys helping students build confidence, skill, and a strong foundation in safe flying. Known for his calm teaching style and deep aviation knowledge, Joe is passionate about mentoring the next generation of pilots.
Learn more about Joe’s aviation legacy here:
National Air and Space Museum – Capt. Joe Michael Bacon
Micah Rogne
CFI
Micah Rogne is a Certified Flight Instructor and Lead CFI at Tulsa Aviation Group. Micah is known around TAG for his calm teaching style, approachable personality, and genuine passion for helping students succeed. Whether he’s working with a brand-new student on their first lesson or preparing a pilot for a checkride, he focuses on building confidence, strong decision-making skills, and real-world aviation knowledge.
Students often appreciate his ability to make training enjoyable while still maintaining a strong emphasis on safety and professionalism. His dedication to aviation and commitment to each student’s progress have made him an important part of the TAG team and a mentor many students continue to stay connected with long after earning their certificates.
Xamran Shamsi
Xamran Shamsi
CFI, CFII, MEI
Xamran Shamsi is a Certified Flight Instructor with a passion for helping students build confidence and skill in the cockpit. Dedicated to creating a supportive and professional learning environment, Xamran focuses on practical, real-world flight training that prepares pilots for success beyond the checkride. He takes pride in helping students reach major milestones in their aviation journey, from first solo flights to advanced training accomplishments. Outside of aviation, Xamran enjoys staying involved in the local flying community and continuing to expand his own aviation knowledge and experience.
Colton Palmer
Colton Palmer
Xamran Shamsi
CFI, CFII
Colton Palmer is a Certified Flight Instructor with a strong enthusiasm for aviation and a hands-on approach to teaching. He enjoys helping students turn complex concepts into practical flying skills while building confidence both in the air and on the ground. Colton is committed to making training approachable, encouraging, and tailored to each student’s learning style. When he’s not flying, he enjoys staying active, spending time with is family, and sharing his passion for aviation with others.
Stefan Zepeda
Colton Palmer
Stefan Zepeda
CFI
Stefan began his aviation journey in 2022 after moving to Tulsa, Oklahoma, where he set out to turn his lifelong dream of becoming a pilot into reality. A graduate of Spartan, he is currently pursuing his bachelor’s degree to further expand his knowledge and expertise in aviation.
Inspired by his upbringing around the airline industry through his father, Stefan developed a deep passion for aviation at an early age. Outside of flying, Stefan enjoys spending his free time fishing, golfing, and cooking.
Dylan Dunagan
Colton Palmer
Stefan Zepeda
CFI
Dylan Dunagan is a Certified Flight Instructor with a strong passion for aviation and a commitment to developing safe, skilled pilots. After moving to Tulsa in 2022 to pursue his aviation education, he quickly discovered a love for flying that continues to drive his career.
Dylan has experience training in both Part 141 and Part 61 curricula, giving him a well-rounded instructional background and the flexibility to adapt to different learning environments and student needs. Outside of the cockpit, Dylan enjoys spending time outdoors and unwinding by catching up on his favorite TV shows.
Sean Long
Sean Long
Sean Long
Ground Instructor
CPL, AGI, IGI
Sean is a commercial pilot and active ground school instructor for private and instrument ground schools. He holds an Associate’s Degree in Aviation Science’s and a Bachelors in Technology. He is a full time Federal employee where he serves as a Contracting Officer with the Indian Health Services. In addition to instructing ground school, Sean's true hobby is instrument flying in his Cessna Cardinal 177B.
About Us
Casey Trammell
Owner and PPL
Anyone who knows me will tell you—I’m always chasing the next adventure and constantly looking for ways to grow and help others do the same. My passion for aviation started early with remote control airplanes and helicopters. But everything changed in August 2013 when I received an introductory flight as a birthday gift.
By December of that year, I had earned my Private Pilot License at R.L. Jones Jr. Airport. Through that journey, I saw firsthand how traditional flight training often lacked efficiency. I believed there was a better way—one that blended time-tested aviation methods with modern business practices to help students save both time and money.
In January 2014, I launched Tulsa Aviation Group, LLC at Tulsa International Airport with that mission in mind.
Welcome!
Now accepting Students for our Private Pilot ground school class starting August 25, 2026!