The People Behind Pilot Pads

Pilot Pads was born from a passion for People, a commitment to serving others, and a desire to make the journey into flight training a little easier.

Meet the Team

Brian Crangle, Co-Owner

Brian is a proud father of three, husband of 13 years, a Central Florida native, and has called Winter Springs home for the past 10 years. With 15 years of experience in admissions—10 of those dedicated to a leading flight school—Brian has worked with countless students relocating from around the world to pursue their education and achieve their dreams. His expertise in guiding aspiring aviators through this critical transition makes him a trusted resource and advocate for flight schools and their students chasing goals in aviation.

Nicole Crangle, Co-Owner

Nicole is a devoted wife to Brian and mother of three, originally hailing from Philadelphia. With over five years of experience in real estate office management and apartment leasing, Nicole brings a deep understanding of the intricacies of apartment communities and the leasing process. Her expertise in creating seamless rental experiences and managing client relationships, along with her friendly personality and customer service oriented nature, makes her a trusted professional for those seeking stress-free housing solutions.

Why We Started Pilot Pads

While working with flight schools, it became clear that housing was often a challenge for both students and schools. Students were already taking on one of the biggest commitments of their lives by pursuing flight training, yet finding a safe, affordable, and convenient place to live added another challenge to the process. Pilot Pads was created to change that—to make housing one less thing for students to worry about while giving flight schools a trusted resource to help their students find a place to call home.

Making the Journey Easier

Pilot Pads exists to make the transition into flight training easier by helping students find housing that fits their needs while giving flight schools a trusted resource to support their students. By connecting cadets with housing options in their training markets, Pilot Pads helps remove one more obstacle from the journey and allows students to focus on what matters most—becoming pilots.