Joey Keahey is a lifelong resident of Hampton, Georgia. He grew up on a grass airstrip his father built in the middle of a cow pasture, making aviation part of his life from the very beginning. His first “official” logged flight lesson took place at age 10. Joey has held a pilot certificate for nearly 40 years and has been a flight instructor for more than 25 years. His flying experience includes airplanes, from tailwheel to turboprops and jets, to seaplanes, helicopters, and gliders, but his greatest passion has always been teaching. He holds the Master CFI designation, is an FAA Gold Seal flight instructor, and serves as an FAA Safety Team (FAASTeam) Lead Representative. In 2025, he was named Flight Instructor of the Year for the Atlanta Flight Standards District Office (FSDO) district. As an FAA Designated Pilot Examiner, Joey is authorized to conduct Private Pilot, Commercial Pilot, Airline Transport Pilot (ATP), and Instrument Rating practical tests in single-engine and multiengine airplanes, as well as flight instructor (CFI and CFII) add-on practical tests, renewals and reinstatements.