Hi. I am a bay area native, having grown up in Los Altos, CA, and currently living nearby in Mountain View. I work as an engineer in the high tech industry and instruct part time. Unlike many other instructors, I am not building time for an airline job or other aviation career, so you can count on me to be there from start to finish. Additionally, I have sufficient flexibility to work with you on a schedule that meets your needs. During training you can expect to be exposed to as many real-world situations as possible and pushed to be the best, most prepared pilot you can be. I strive to give you the most realistic idea of what you'd expect in the real world. If you just want to expand your comfort level in new areas, I can help there too. I have experience in long-distance trip planning and flying, mountain flying, instrument flying in real weather and complex​/​high performance aircraft flying. In the last few years, I've flown throughout much of the western US with friends and family, going to places I would have never otherwise gone, thanks to the privileges of flight. I'd love to share the excitement of flight with you. *Only teaching in Beechcraft currently and have very limited availability due to a busy family life.

Home Airport(s)

KPAO – Palo Alto Airport (PAO), Palo Alto, California KSQL – San Carlos Airport (SQL), San Carlos, California