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Fly like a Professional PPL - CFII - SoCAL

Fly like a Professional PPL - CFII - SoCAL

Reach Your Aviation Goals with an Experienced Flight Instructor Looking for expert flight instruction backed by proven results? I’m a highly experienced Certified Flight Instructor with French Valley Flyers at F70 with over 1,000 hours of dual given and a strong track record of helping aspiring aviators turn their goals into reality. Whether you're just starting out or advancing your skills, I provide personalized, goal-focused training tailored to your needs. I’ve successfully trained pilots at every stage, including: ✈️ Private Pilot ✈️ Instrument Rating ✈️ Commercial Pilot ✈️ CFI and CFII Training In addition to primary and advanced training, I also offer: ✔️ Flight Reviews (BFRs) ✔️ Instrument Proficiency Checks (IPCs) ✔️ Complex and HP Endorsements ✔️ Light Sport and Experimental Aircraft Instruction ✔️ Instruction in your aircraft or well-equipped and fairly priced Club Aircraft at F70. ✔️ Checkride Prep ✔️ Interview Prep My students have gone on to fly professionally, instruct, and achieve their aviation dreams. I’m committed to safe, efficient, and confidence-building instruction that not only prepares you for the checkride but equips you for real-world flying. Ready to take the next step in your aviation journey? Let’s fly! Contact me today to schedule your first lesson, review, or consultation.

Details

  • State*California
  • Aircraft Access for Pilot TrainingYes
  • Open to traveling across the countryYes

Held Certifications*

  • CFI (Certificated Flight Instructor)
  • CFII (Instrument Flight Instructor)
  • Multi Engine Rating
  • Commercial ASEL (Airplane Single Engine Land)
  • Commercial AMEL (Airplane Multi Engine Land)
  • High-Performance Endorsement
  • Complex Endorsement
  • Unmanned Aerial System (UAS)
  • SPI/Sport Pilot CFI (Sport Pilot Instructor)

Training Stages (Can offer)

  • Private Pilot Student
  • Instrument Rating (IR)
  • Commercial Pilot
  • Certified Flight Instructor (CFI)
  • Certified Flight Instructor Instrument (CFII)
  • High-Performance Endorsement
  • Complex-Airplane-Endorsement

Airport(s)

My home airport is F70 (French Valley Airport, Murrieta​/​Temecula, CA), where I instruct for French Valley Flyers Flying Club. However, I am available to travel to most airports in th SoCal Region and instruct out of an aircraft of your choosing.

Specific Aircraft Access

Cessna 172s, with both glass or steam gauge. Piper Archer with steam gauge.

Aircraft Experience (Instructed in)

Cessna 150, Cessna 172, Cessna 182, Cherokee 140, Cherokee 180, Cherokee 181, Cherokee 200 (Arrow), Flight Design CTSW (LSA), Technam P2008, Sport Cruiser, Mooney M20, Evektor Harmony (EV97), Van's RV-7

Aircraft Experience (Piloted)

Cessna 150, Cessna 172, Cessna 182, Cherokee 140, Cherokee 180, Cherokee 181, Cherokee 200 (Arrow), Flight Design CTSW (LSA), Beechcraft Duchess, Technam P2008, Sport Cruiser, Mooney M20, Evektor Harmony (EV97), Van's RV-7

Pilot Training Provided

  • Certificates/Ratings Pilot Training
  • Ground School
  • Intro/ Discovery Flight
  • Flight Reviews
  • Checkride Prep
  • Safety Pilot
  • Time Building
  • Stalls, Spins, Upset Recovery
  • 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)

$75​/​Hour Flight Instruction, $50​/​Hour Ground Instruction. Negotiable rates for travel and flight reviews.

Pricing Notes

My aircraft and flight instruction rates are the most competitive in all of SoCAL. French Valley Airport is also nested in the best area for flight training, minimizing ground delays and allowing for the best weather conditions throughout the year with the most sunny days.

Airplane Category

  • Single Engine Land
  • Multi Engine Land
  • Light Sport

Ground School Programs Experience

  • King Schools
  • Gleim Aviation
  • Sporty's
  • Gold Seal
  • Finer Points
  • Fly8MA
  • ASA
  • Jeppesen
  • MZeroA
  • Flight Insight

Location

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