20 years of experience in education & skill acquisition
Not here to simply build time. With 20 years of international coaching experience, I incorporate proven skill acquisition techniques and carefully prepared lessons to sweeten student learning and retention. I am devoted to helping fellow and future aviators maintain proficiency, prepare for checkrides, and reach their flying goals—I am not just logging hours to move on. Details ~ Three-hour blocks make for stickier learning, a steeper learning curve, more efficient, and more affordable training. I specialize in training PPL and commercial students who aim to fly 2+ times per week. Committed to delivering well-structured, ACS-aligned instruction that builds both skill and confidence while fostering a lifelong passion for aviation. Does your instructor prepare you? Do you feel like you've had to re-learn a flight lesson? *G3X Trained *Mountain Flying *Checkride Prep *Full Time Students *Currency/Reviews *Ground Instruction
Details
- CFI Insurance*Yes
- State*California
- Aircraft Access for Pilot TrainingYes
- Open to traveling across the countryYes
Held Licenses and Instructor Certifications*
- CFI (Certificated Flight Instructor)
- Commercial ASEL (Airplane Single Engine Land)
- Complex Endorsement
- Certified Flight Instructor for Seaplanes (CFIS)
Airport(s)
TRK, KTVL, KCXP
Specific Aircraft Access
Connected with local club offering appealing bulk time pricing.
Aircraft Experience (Instructed in)
C172, C152, C150, P100i, Cherokee.
Aircraft Experience (Piloted)
C172, C152, C150, P100i, Cherokee, 172 mod Seaplane.
Training Stages (Can offer)
- Private Pilot
- Commercial Pilot
- Certified Flight Instructor (CFI)
- Sport Pilot License
- Seaplane Rating
- Complex-Airplane-Endorsement
Pilot Training Provided
- Certificates/Ratings Pilot Training
- Ground School
- Intro/ Discovery Flight
- Flight Reviews
- Checkride Prep
- Safety Pilot
- Aircraft/Avionics-Specific Training
- Mountain/Backcountry Flying
- Cross-Country
- Flight Planning (VFR, IFR)
- Currency Training
- Aircraft Checkout
Pricing - Hourly Rate (e.g. Ground Instruction, Flight Instruction, Travel Time, Flight Review)
Flight Instruction – $65/hr Ground Instruction – $50/hr Flight Review (FAR 61.56) $120/hr
Pricing Notes
Thoughtful and purpose-focused training, anchoring on readiness and clear expectations.
Airplane Category
- Single Engine Land
- Seaplane