Mark PierceMark Pierce is a Certificated Flight Instructor and retired United States Air Force Navigator. In his Air Force career, he served as a Weapon System Officer, instructor, and evaluator in the F-15E Strike Eagle, as well as an Instructor Navigator in te T-39A Saberliner, training U.S. Air Force navigators, U.S. Navy and Marine Corps Naval Flight Officers, and international students in the rigorous program that culminates in earning their wings. Now retired, Mark continues to instruct part-time in the Cessna 172, sharing decades of experience with the next generation of aviators. His blend of combat-tested military expertise and civilian instructional insights brings clarity, practicality, and mentorship to Eleven Acronyms Every Pilot Should Know. He holds a B.S. and M.S. from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University as well as a Master of Military Operational Art and Science from Air University. Read More Read Less