What's New Pilot MultiMedia Schedule Press Kit Links Sponsors Contact Craig Teft has been around airplanes his whole life. Part of an aviation family, Craig benefited from life long family friend Curtis Pitts and his personal hero, his Dad (Pitts test pilot, competition pilot and air show pilot) Will Teft. Craig soloed on his 16th birthday and soon followed with private, commercial, and certified flight instructor ratings. Craig continued developing his aviation expertise by earning a Bachelors Degree in Aeronautical Engineering Technology at Arizona State University. Craig kept busy on the flying side during college by flight instructing and charter work. Craig joined the Air Force in 1986. Following pilot training, Craig was assigned to fly F-4 Phantoms at Clark Air Base, Republic of the Philippines. Craig was handpicked as part of the initial cadre to open a new F-15E Strike Eagle Squadron in Alaska. In 1995 Craig was selected to attend the USAF Fighter Weapons School (aka Top Gun). Craig completed this demanding 5-1/2 month school by wining the academic and outstanding graduate awards. 1 2