As an active airline pilot and retired U.S. Navy flight instructor, I have an extensive background in aviation and am eager to pass my knowledge on to you. I’m also an independent flight instructor with a passion for helping others reach their full potential in the skies. My focus is on building students' confidence, especially in areas where you might feel uncertain or insecure. Allow me to leverage my extensive experience to guide you toward becoming the aviator you aspire to be. Whether you’re a complete beginner curious about flying (know little to nothing) or a seasoned aviator, I'll create a custom training plan tailored to your specific needs and goals. So, bring your curiosity, desire to learn, and your best attitude, and I’ll do the rest. I'd enjoy helping you reach your goals in aviation, whatever they may be, and I look forward to the opportunity to work with you! - **Important Note from Skyfarer Academy** 1. Due to our current website system settings, the availability times displayed on this page reflect the instructor's local timezone, which is Pacific Daylight Time (Camas, WA). Please consider this when booking your session to ensure that the selected time aligns with your local timezone. We're working on a fix to address this issue. 2. We recommend giving our instructors at least 24 hours to prepare for your session. If you need immediate assistance or would like to schedule your session within the next 24 hours, please use the Contact button at the bottom of the page in the profile section.

Type Ratings Held

ATP, CFII, MEI, COMM Glider

Real-World Aircraft (Instructed in)

Light Single- and Twin-Engine Cessna and Piper aircraft; Beechcraft King Air 350; Tactical jets; Light Sport aircraft;

Real-World Aircraft (Piloted)

Light Single- and Twin-Engine Cessna and Piper aircraft; Beechcraft King Air 350; Tactical jets; Boeing and Airbus Transport Category aircraft; BD-5J; Gliders; Light Sport aircraft;