Ismael Deras was born and raised in California, where he originally started his career as an electrician before realizing his true calling was in the sky. After deciding that the trade wasn't for him, he transitioned into aviation and earned his Instrument, Commercial license, CFI, and CFII ratings with the ActivePILOT team. Now a dedicated flight instructor, he enjoys sharing his technical knowledge of the cockpit with his students. When he isn’t flying, Ismael is usually out on his road bike, dialing in his camera gear for a new trip, or simply hanging out with his family, friends and dogs.