I am a commercial pilot and flight instructor (CFI ​/​ CFII) based in beautiful Bellingham, WA (KBLI). I'm available for flight instruction towards ratings (Private, Instrument, Commercial), ferry flights, Garmin avionics training, flight reviews and IPCs in the Pacific Northwest. ​I first got to fly a Cessna around age 12 as part of a summer aviation camp - and never forgot it. Model rockets, control line planes and all manner of things that fly have always fascinated me. ​I learned to fly here in the Northwest and it turns out that I lucked out - this is an awe-inspiring place to fly, with mountains, islands, airport camping, and access to the aviation playgrounds of Oregon and Idaho and British Columbia just around the corner. I take a deep satisfaction in sharing the knowledge I've gained from wonderful aviation mentors to create the next generation of safe, well-rounded pilots. I have a 20-year background in safety-critical engineering, and bring a deep-rooted safety mindset to all the flying I do. I also absolutely love teaching – having been raised by two lifelong teachers who instilled an early love of learning in me. Besides teaching flight students at all levels including Private, Instrument and Commercial, I have taught private music lessons, mentored young software engineers, and trained a number of folks in the arts of audio recording and mixing. I firmly believe that almost anyone can learn to safely fly, given the right attitude and work ethic.

Airport(s)

KBLI, KORS, KFHR, KBVS

Specific Aircraft Access

C172, C182

Aircraft Experience (Instructed in)

C172, C182, PA28, C177, SR22

Aircraft Experience (Piloted)

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

$75​/​hr for flight and ground instruction.

Pricing Notes

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