Official bio · Ethan Collins pilot

Ethan Collins

Pilatus PC-12 captain · CFI/CFII · Founder, Southeast Aerial Systems · Author of 19 Rules of Flight Training

1,833Total flight hours
633Turbine hours
792Dual given
100%Checkride pass rate
Ethan Collins, Boutique Air PC-12 captain, on the ramp
Capt. Ethan Collins · Boutique Air

Who is Ethan Collins the pilot?

Ethan Collins is a working professional pilot and flight instructor based in South Carolina. He flies the Pilatus PC-12 as a captain for Boutique Air, holds CFI/CFII certificates, founded Southeast Aerial Systems (flight training at KOGB, Orangeburg), wrote 19 Rules of Flight Training (PilotRules), and is enrolled in the University of North Dakota aerospace engineering pathway (ME-102 prior-learning portfolio, Fall 2026).

If you searched Ethan Collins pilot and landed on a student-pilot solo post, a drone photographer, or an unrelated novelist — that is a different person. This page is the official hub for the Boutique Air / PilotRules / SEAS / UND Ethan Jeffrey Collins.

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Ethan Collins pilot Captain bio 19 Rules book

Ethan Collins — on PilotRules

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Quick facts

Where does Ethan Collins fly and teach?

Line flying: Boutique Air PC-12. Training: Southeast Aerial Systems at Orangeburg Municipal Airport (KOGB), South Carolina.

Is Ethan Collins a student pilot?

No. He is a professional captain and CFI/CFII with 1,800+ hours and hundreds of dual given. Student-pilot social posts under the same name refer to someone else.

What did Ethan Collins write?

19 Rules of Flight Training — the PilotRules field guide for cutting wasted dual hours. Read more / buy.

Is Ethan Collins studying at UND?

Yes — University of North Dakota School of Mines & Engineering, Fall 2026. See the ME-102 prior-learning portfolio.