Multi, IFR, TAA, High Performance and Turboprop Training
We offer basic IFR, Comm, PPL training and also high performance, upgrade, transition, insurance mandated TAA and IFR instruction for new and veteran pilots. We specialize in IFR, ME, Comm and CFI clean up and prep for checkrides, pilots buying their first turboprop and generally upgrading to faster more complex machines where the insurance underwriter has asked us to step in and help you. NOTE: Our clients typically have their own aircraft or need assistance buying one. We offer: ********* - PPL through COMM / ME / IFR - Aircraft Serviced: - King Air 90 and 200 series - PC-12 Legacy, NG and NGX - TBMs (all) - Kodiak (all) - CE 100 / 200 / 300 / 400 series - PA 28 / 34 / 32 / 31 / 46 (most common Piper Singles and Twins) - CE 180 / 185, Beaver, Helio and Super Cub (off airport ops) - Seaplanes that are straight floats and amphibious. - Retractable and fixed ski skiplanes.
Details
- StateMaine
- CFI InsuranceYes
- Aircraft Access for Pilot TrainingYes
- Open to traveling across the countryYes
Aircraft Category
- Single Engine Land
- Multi Engine Land
- Seaplane
Held Pilot Certifications*
- CFI (Certificated Flight Instructor)
- CFII (Instrument Flight Instructor)
- AGI (Advanced Ground Instructor)
- IGI (Instrument Ground Instructor)
- MEI (Multi-Engine Instructor)
- Multi Engine Rating
- Commercial ASEL (Airplane Single Engine Land)
- Commercial AMEL (Airplane Multi Engine Land)
- Airline Transport Pilot (ATP)
- Tailwheel Endorsement
- High-Performance Endorsement
- Complex Endorsement
- High-Altitude Endorsement
- Seaplane Rating
- Unmanned Aerial System (UAS)
- Certified Flight Instructor for Seaplanes (CFIS)
- ATPI/ ATP-CFI (Airline Transport Pilot Instructor)
Training Stages (Can offer)
- Private Pilot License (Certificate) - PPL
- Instrument Rating - IR
- Commercial Pilot License (Certificate) - CPL
- Multi Engine Rating - MER
- Certified Flight Instructor - CFI
- Certified Flight Instructor Instrument - CFII
- Multi-Engine Instructor - MEI
- Airline Transport Pilot - ATP
- Seaplane Rating
- Tailwheel Endorsement
- High-Performance Endorsement
- Complex-Airplane-Endorsement
- High-Altitude Endorsement
Specific Aircraft Access
PA-28 in KRKD only. CE-172RG in KBST coming soon. (Fall 2026)
Aircraft Experience (Instructed in)
- CE 100 / 200 / 300 / 400 series - PA 28 / 34 / 32 / 31 (most common Piper Singles and Twins) - CE 180 / 185, Beaver, Helio Courier and Super Cub Specialty tailwheel and off airport ops - Seaplane, amphib and skiplane - King Air 90 and 200 series - PC-12 Legacy, NG and NGX
Aircraft Experience (Piloted)
- CE 100 / 200 / 300 / 400 series - PA 28 / 34 / 32 / 31 (most common Piper Singles and Twins) - CE 180 / 185, Beaver, Helio Courier and Super Cub Specialty tailwheel and off airport ops - Seaplane, amphib and skiplane - King Air 90 and 200 series - PC-12 Legacy, NG and NGX
Home Airport(s)
Flight Training Available at These New England Airports KRKD – Knox County Regional Airport (RKD), located in Rockland, Maine KBST – Belfast Municipal Airport (BST), located in Belfast, Maine KBGR – Bangor International Airport (BGR), located in Bangor, Maine KIWI – Wiscasset Municipal Airport (IWI), located in Wiscasset, Maine KBXM – Brunswick Executive Airport (BXM), located in Brunswick, Maine KPWM – Portland International Jetport (PWM), located in Portland, Maine KPSM – Portsmouth International Airport at Pease (PSM), located in Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Pilot Training Provided
- Certificates/Ratings Flight Lessons
- Ground School
- Intro/ Discovery Flight
- Flight Reviews - Biennial Flight Reviews (BFRs)
- Checkride Prep
- Safety Pilot
- Spins, Upset Recovery
- Aerobatics
- Formation
- Aircraft/Avionics-Specific Training
- Mountain/Backcountry Flying
- Cross-Country Flying
- Flight Planning (VFR, IFR)
- Currency Training
- Aircraft/Insurance Checkout
- Instrument Proficiency Check (IPC)
Type Ratings Held
G-IVSP, EMB 500 and 505 and BE20 (Transport Canada)
Ground School Programs Experience
- King Schools
- Gleim Aviation
- Sporty's
- Gold Seal
- ASA
- Jeppesen
Policy
Book online via email confirmation. Fully refundable up to one week prior to onsite visit time scheduled. Typically (unless otherwise indicated) we will discuss the next day's weather the night prior.
Pricing - Hourly Rate
Our advanced instructors are typically $1500 to $2500 per day depending on the aircraft. Our PPL and IFR instructors offer 1/2 day lessons of 4 hours at $500.
Additional Notes
$500 per lesson / $1000 for full day (two lessons)* *discounted for consecutive lessons on site - for example - 7 day IFR finish up? $800 per day plus travel, room and board.
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