CFI, CFII – Cessna, Piper, Diamond
I’m a passionate and safety-focused Certified Flight Instructor dedicated to helping students achieve their aviation goals. Whether you’re beginning your private pilot training or advancing toward your instrument rating and beyond, I offer both flight and ground instruction tailored to your learning style. Though early in my instructing career with a handful of hours of instructional experience, I bring a strong background in flight training, a disciplined approach to safety, and a genuine enthusiasm for aviation. My goal is to build confident, knowledgeable pilots while continuing to grow in my own aviation journey. Let’s work together to make your flying both safe and rewarding.
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Details
- State*California
- CFI Insurance*Yes
- Aircraft Access for Pilot TrainingYes
- Open to traveling across the countryNo
Aircraft Category
- Single Engine Land
- Multi Engine Land
- Light Sport
Held Pilot Certifications*
- CFI (Certificated Flight Instructor)
- CFII (Instrument Flight Instructor)
- BGI (Basic Ground Instructor)
- AGI (Advanced Ground Instructor)
- IGI (Instrument Ground 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 License (Certificate) - PPL
- Instrument Rating - IR
- Commercial Pilot License (Certificate) - CPL
- Certified Flight Instructor Instrument - CFII
Specific Aircraft Access
Diamond DA40 Cessna 172
Aircraft Experience (Piloted)
Primarily experienced in the Cessna 172, with additional flight time in the Cessna 150/152, Piper Warrior, Piper Seminole, Mooney M20, and Diamond DA40.
Home Airport(s)
KSAC – Sacramento Executive Airport (SAC), Sacramento, California KDWA – Yolo County Airport (DWA), Davis/Woodland, California KAUN – Auburn Municipal Airport (AUN), Auburn, California KMCC – McClellan Airfield (MCC), Sacramento, California KVCB – Nut Tree Airport (VCB), Vacaville, California KLHM – Lincoln Regional Airport–Karl Harder Field (LHM), Lincoln, California O88 – Rio Vista Municipal Airport (O88), Rio Vista, California KMHR – Sacramento Mather Airport (MHR), Mather, California
Pilot Training Provided
- Certificates/Ratings Flight Lessons
- Ground School
- Intro/ Discovery Flight
- Flight Reviews - Biennial Flight Reviews (BFRs)
- Checkride Prep
- Safety Pilot
- Time Building
- Stalls, Spins, Upset Recovery
- Aircraft/Avionics-Specific Training
- Mountain/Backcountry Flying
- Cross-Country Flying
- Flight Planning (VFR, IFR)
- Currency Training
- Night Currency/Proficiency
- Aircraft/Insurance Checkout
- Instrument Proficiency Check (IPC)
Ground School Programs Experience
- King Schools
- Finer Points
- Fly8MA
- MZeroA
- Flight Insight
Pricing - Hourly Rate
Flight Instruction - $50/hour Ground Instruction - $40/hour Competitive rates with a focus on personalized training, safety, and student success.
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About
I'm a lifelong aviation enthusiast, dedicated to helping aspiring pilots reach their goals with confidence and building aeronautical decision-making skills making safety number one. At 37, I’m continuing to advance my own aviation career while sharing my passion for flying with others. As a husband and father of two boys, I understand the importance of discipline, patience, and clear communication, qualities I bring to every lesson.
I'm a lifelong aviation enthusiast, dedicated to helping aspiring pilots reach their goals with confidence and building aeronautical decision-making skills making safety number one. At 37, I’m continuing to advance my own aviation career while sharing my passion for flying with others. As a husband and father of two boys, I understand the importance of discipline, patience, and clear communication, qualities I bring to every lesson.