Bespoke aviation instruction and services for the discerning and privacy-conscious client; Open to traveling. - 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 (CFI, CFII) 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! My training and services include but are not limited to: • Customized ad hoc training specially and specifically designed for you and your unique needs! • Biennial Flight Reviews and Instrument Proficiency Checks • Private, Commercial, Airline Transport, Certified Flight Instructor Training • Single-​​​/​​​Multi-Engine, Instrument Rating • Sport and Recreational Pilot • Ultralight and Light Sport Aircraft • Complex, High-Performance, Turbine • High​​​/​​​Low Altitude Flight • Mountain Flying • Amateur-​​​/​​​Home-Built Flight Testing • Aircraft Ferry • Human Factors and Crew Resource Management • Maneuvering Flight, Basic Aerobatics, Spins, Upset Recovery Training • Formation, Multi-Aircraft Coordinated Flight • Missionized, Task-Oriented, Tactical Aviation • Night Vision Device Training and Operations • Training Curriculum Development and Implementation • Aviation Operations Consulting

Airport(s)

Serving the greater Portland, OR and Southwest Washington area. Will travel based on the specific needs of the client. Common-use airports include but are not limited to: 1W1, TTD, VUO, SPB, HIO, PDX

Specific Aircraft Access

Cessna 206

Aircraft Experience (Instructed in)

• Light Single- and Twin-Engine Cessna and Piper products • Tactical jets • Beechcraft King Air 350

Aircraft Experience (Piloted)

BE350 King Air (Single Pilot Certified); Numerous light-medium single- and twin-engine aircraft; Rockwell Twin Turbine Commander, Bellanca Citabria, Schweitzer gliders; Various homebuilt​/​experimental aircraft to include FLS Microjet (BD-5J); Grumman F-14A Tomcat, Boeing F​/​A-18A-F Super​/​Legacy Hornet, T-45A Goshawk, Boeing 757​/​767, Airbus A300​/​310

Type Ratings Held

• Beechcraft King Air 350 • Airbus A300​/​310 • Boeing 757​/​767

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

• Ground Instruction: $80​/​hour lecturing​/​teaching; $60​/​hour tutoring • Consultations: Complimentary first meeting and consult then $60​/​hour (one hour minimum) • Flight Instruction: $250​/​event (minimum daily fee)

Pricing Notes

• All prices are negotiable and subject to change based on the specific needs of the client. • Flight Instruction is charged by event regardless of length.