2016 LVFSDO instructor of the year award winner. five time NAFI master instructor credentials. FAAST member, Gold Seal instructor, 30+ year of flight instruction given. I have held the CFI designation for almost 35 years. I currently holds Commercial, Multi-Engine, Instrument as well as CFI-CFII-MEI-AGI-IGI. I have been a Senior Instructor, Chief Flight Instructor and Director of Aviation, Stage Check Airman & End of Course Check Ride Examiner for Part 141 schools. One of the most satisfying moments in aviation is watching a student’s “first solo flight.” A close second would be a student passing a checkride the first time. Hi, I am Mike a 5 time NAFI Master Instructor, NAFI Legacy Instructor, Gold Seal Instructor, LVFSDO Instructor of the year, 4000 hours of dual instruction provided is ready to assist you in not only passing the FAA Written exam but also KNOWING the material. My experience can provide you with tips and methods that will help you learn and then transfer that knowledge into passing the first time. Give me a try! I have also taught sky-diving, scuba diving and snow skiing.

Specific Aircraft Access

your aircraft or C172, PA-28-160​/​180 also lite twins

Aircraft Experience (Instructed in)

I have flown and trained students in most of the training aircraft in use today. I have over 4000 hours of dual instruction given including single and multi-engine aircraft. I am a Gold Seal instructor meaning my 1st time pass rate is higher than average. I provide flight and ground instruction from Private through Instructor (including CFII & MEI)

Flying At/Near These Airport(s)

KHND – Henderson Executive Airport (HND), Henderson, Nevada KVGT – North Las Vegas Airport (VGT), North Las Vegas, Nevada KLAS – Harry Reid International Airport (LAS), Las Vegas, Nevada KBVU – Boulder City Municipal Airport (BVU), Boulder City, Nevada KLSV – Nellis Air Force Base (LSV), Las Vegas, Nevada

Pricing - Hourly Rate (e.g. Ground School, Flight Lesson, Travel Time, Flight Review)

No Charge for travel time under an hour, $25.00 per hour after, Flight Review is $50.00 ground and $75.00 Flight (minimum one hour ground and one hour of flight per regs)

Pricing Notes

Hourly rate is instructor time, if i am flying an aircraft to you or you are renting an aircraft for instruction then an hourly rate for the aircraft is added. Cancellation fee..if reserved instructional period is not cancelled 24 hours prior to start time, there will be a $50.00 fee. If it isn't cancelled within 8 hours, there will be a 100% cancellation