1:1 Private & Commercial Ground School with a CFI
Private & Commercial Ground School — 1-on-1 with a CFI Whether you're preparing for your Private Pilot knowledge test, working toward your Commercial certificate, or just trying to nail down a topic that hasn't clicked yet — I offer focused, one-on-one ground school sessions tailored to exactly where you are in your training. As a Certified Flight Instructor with hands-on experience in the Cessna 172, I teach concepts the way they actually apply to flying — not just for passing a test. Sessions are flexible, conversational, and move at your pace. What we can cover: Aerodynamics & aircraft systems (C172-specific) Weather, meteorology & TFRs Navigation, airspace & ATC procedures FAA regulations (14 CFR Parts 61 & 91) Weight & balance and aircraft performance Aeronautical decision making & crew resource management Written test prep & practice question review And more! Who this is for: Student pilots preparing for the Private Pilot Pilots building toward their Commercial certificate Anyone struggling with a specific topic who wants a focused deep-dive Students who want instruction aligned to FAA ACS standards and real checkride expectations
Held Pilot Certifications*
- CFI (Certificated Flight Instructor)
- Commercial ASEL (Airplane Single Engine Land)
- Commercial AMEL (Airplane Multi Engine Land)
- Complex Endorsement
Training Stages (Can offer)
- Private Pilot License (Certificate) - PPL
- Commercial Pilot License (Certificate) - CPL
Aircraft Experience (Instructed in)
C172S
Aircraft Experience (Piloted)
C172S PA-44
Live Training Types
- Online Ground School Instruction
- Flight Planning and Meteorology
- Checkride Prep
Time Zone
Mountain Standard Time
Rates
$30/hour
Ground School Programs Experience
- King Schools
- Gleim Aviation
- Pilot Institute
- Sporty's
- Finer Points
Flight Sim Experience
- Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 (MSFS)
Location
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About
My path to aviation was anything but direct. I graduated from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign as a pre-med psychology major convinced I was headed toward medicine. However, during my senior year I caught the flying bug and never looked back. After graduating UIUC, I went straight into flight training while balancing working in a hospital. What began as a passion quickly became a profession, and now I am almost done with my flight training. Currently working on CFII. The psychology background hasn't gone to waste either. Understanding how people learn, process information under pressure, and make decisions in high-stakes environments makes me a better instructor. Flying is as much a mental game as it is a physical skill, and I bring that perspective to every session. My pre-med coursework pushed me deep into physics, chemistry, and biology. Subjects that turned out to be far more relevant to aviation than I ever expected. That foundation gives me the ability to break down complex aerodynamic and physiological concepts in a way that actually makes sense to student pilots. If you're a student who's ever felt overwhelmed by the volume of ground knowledge required for your certificate, you're not alone, and you've come to the right place.
My path to aviation was anything but direct. I graduated from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign as a pre-med psychology major convinced I was headed toward medicine. However, during my senior year I caught the flying bug and never looked back. After graduating UIUC, I went straight into flight training while balancing working in a hospital. What began as a passion quickly became a profession, and now I am almost done with my flight training. Currently working on CFII. The psychology background hasn't gone to waste either. Understanding how people learn, process information under pressure, and make decisions in high-stakes environments makes me a better instructor. Flying is as much a mental game as it is a physical skill, and I bring that perspective to every session. My pre-med coursework pushed me deep into physics, chemistry, and biology. Subjects that turned out to be far more relevant to aviation than I ever expected. That foundation gives me the ability to break down complex aerodynamic and physiological concepts in a way that actually makes sense to student pilots. If you're a student who's ever felt overwhelmed by the volume of ground knowledge required for your certificate, you're not alone, and you've come to the right place.
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1:1 Private & Commercial Ground School with a CFI
1:1 Private & Commercial Ground School with a CFI
$20.00 per hour