My name is Eden Paulsgrove. 

I am a versatile and dedicated pilot with a multi engine rating. Currently pursuing a certified flight instructor rating. Holds a Commercial Pilot License, First-Class Medical and is committed to excellence in all endeavors. 

Aviation is a second career as before I was a professional ballet dancer in a company. Competed and performed throughout the U.S earning 2nd place Youth American Grand Prix Classical Category in Boston and many more. I have 15+ years of performing arts experience which was hard work, taught me excellence, mastery, discipline and sacrifice in a competitive/demanding environment. 

Unfortunately a car accident ended my career as a ballet dancer so I experimented with flight training not knowing I would want to truly pursue that and go all the way. I wanted to do something in life that would challenge me, be adventurous, build wisdom and strength. When I started, I recognized that there were several parallels between ballet and flying. The finesse, the precision and repetition involved in training. I started my Private Pilot training at Orlando Sanford Flying Club in the Cessna 172 in 2023 gaining extensive knowledge and experience in class B and C airspace.  I completed nearly 60% of my PPL training here before transferring to Melbourne Flight Training. I earned my PPL October 24th, 2024. From there, I knew I wanted to pursue a career in aviation. It grew into a passion. 

I continued my instrument rating and earned this rating April of 2025. I then earned my CPL October of the same year flying the Cessna 172 and the Cirrus SR20. In this time I earned my high performance endorsement as well. 

I went on to earn my commercial multi engine rating in the Tecnam P2006 February of 2026 and am currently working on my CFI. Aviation has taught me to take heart and have faith beyond measure. 

I wish to build time and experience either doing instructing, charter or corporate flying. 

Education

Valencia State College
No degree. - 4 Semesters of American Sign Language.
Academy at Home
High School Diploma -

Work Experience

PPL, IR, CPL, CPL (multi rating)
ROCKET AIR FLIGHT ACADEMY (Formerly Melbourne Flight Training) 2024 - Present Currently pursuing Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) rating. Multi Engine Training and Checkride in Tecnam P2006T. DPE advised checkride was well above average. Commercial High Performance training and experience in the Cirrus SR20. Commercial, Instrument and Private Pilot training in Cessna C172.
Student Pilot
Orlando Sanford Flight Club 2024 - 2023 Completed 60% of PPL before transferring to Rocket Air Flight Academy. C-172
Company Apprentice
United Ballet Theatre 2023 - 2021 Performed in shows and trained daily in competitive professional ballet company. There was constant emphasis and training on finesse, discipline, responsibility and consistency
Competitive Ballet Dancer
Skyra Studios 2021 - 2018 Trained in highly selective ballet conservatory. Competed nationwide winning awards and placing in particular categories.

Highlights

Youth American Grand Prix (YAGP) - 2nd Place
2020 Placed 2nd in Classical Ballet National Competition – Boston, MA
Volunteer Experience
2026 Worship leader at Crosslife Church in Oviedo FL.
Israel Mission Trip
2022
McAllen TX Mission Trip
2022

Aircraft Experience

C-172, SR20, P2006T
  • Time in Type: 350 Total Time/ 192 PIC /73 Instrument/ 90 XC/ 20 Multi Engine hrs
  • Last Training: July 25, 2026
  • Training Type: Private, Instrument and CPL Pilot training
  • Facility: Orlando Sanford Flying Club / Rocket Air Flight Academy