Flight and Ground Instruction or Checkride Prep with a CFI
Work with a certificated flight instructor for flight training, ground instruction, written test prep, oral exam prep, checkride prep, flight reviews, ForeFlight help, and aviation knowledge support. Available online or in person when location and aircraft availability allow. - Hi, I’m Michael. I’m a certificated flight instructor offering personalized flight instruction, ground instruction, and checkride prep for student pilots and certificated pilots. I can help whether you’re just starting private pilot training, preparing for a written exam, getting ready for a checkride, brushing up for a flight review, struggling with ground knowledge, or looking for extra instruction outside your normal flight school. Instruction can be online, in person, or in the airplane when location, aircraft availability, weather, and scheduling allow. I can help with: Private pilot training Ground instruction Written test prep Oral exam/checkride prep Flight reviews Commercial pilot ground topics Commercial oral/checkride prep Commercial privileges and limitations ACS review Weather and aviation forecasts Airspace and sectional charts Cross-country planning Performance and weight & balance FAR/AIM regulations Aircraft systems Risk management and ADM ForeFlight help Sporty’s, ASA, or other ground school support MSFS/X-Plane flight simulator training support Commercial maneuver discussion and study support Pre-lesson and post-lesson review Confidence building before lessons or checkrides Sessions are relaxed, practical, and built around what you need. Bring your questions, ACS, practice test results, lesson struggles, checkride concerns, ForeFlight questions, or confusing topics, and we’ll work through them together. This is a good fit if you: Feel overwhelmed by ground school Need extra help outside your regular instructor Are preparing for a written test Are preparing for an oral exam or checkride Want help connecting book knowledge to real flying Need a patient CFI to explain things in plain language Want in-person or online instruction depending on availability Are preparing for private, instrument, commercial, or a flight review I also offer a free 15-minute intro session so we can talk about your goals, where you are in training, and what would help you most. Book a session or send me a message with what certificate, rating, exam, or training goal you’re working on, and I’ll help you figure out the best next step.
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Details
- State: Iowa
- CFI Insurance: No
- Aircraft Access for Pilot Training: Yes
- Open to traveling across the country: Yes
Aircraft Category
- Single Engine Land
Held Pilot Certifications*
- CFI (Certificated Flight Instructor)
- AGI (Advanced Ground 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
- Certified Flight Instructor - CFI
- Sport Pilot License (Certificate)
- Seaplane Rating
- Unmanned Aerial System - UAS (/Drone)
- Glider Ratings
- Helicopter Ratings
- Complex-Airplane-Endorsement
Specific Aircraft Access
PA28
Aircraft Experience (Instructed in)
PA28-181
Aircraft Experience (Piloted)
PA28 C172 BE76
Home Airport(s)
KOTM KOOA KPEA
Pilot Training Provided
- Certificates/Ratings Flight Lessons
- Ground School
- Intro/ Discovery Flight
- Flight Reviews - Biennial Flight Reviews (BFRs)
- Checkride Prep
- Safety Pilot
- Time Building
- Spins, Upset Recovery
- Aircraft/Avionics-Specific Training
- Cross-Country Flying
- Flight Planning (VFR, IFR)
- Night Currency/Proficiency
- Aircraft/Insurance Checkout
Ground School Programs Experience
- King Schools
- Gleim Aviation
- Sporty's
- ASA
Pricing - Hourly Rate
$50
Location
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About
Hi, I’m Michael. I’m a certificated flight instructor offering personalized flight instruction, ground instruction, and checkride prep for student pilots and certificated pilots. I help pilots who are preparing for written exams, oral exams, checkrides, flight reviews, or who simply want extra help understanding aviation topics in a clear and practical way. My goal is to make confusing material easier to understand and help you feel more prepared, confident, and organized in your training. I hold a Certificated Flight Instructor certificate, Advanced Ground Instructor certificate, and Commercial Single-Engine and Multi-Engine certificates. I have experience in aircraft including the C172, PA-28, and BE76. I can help with private pilot training, ground school, written test prep, checkride oral prep, flight reviews, commercial pilot ground topics, weather, flight planning, performance calculations, regulations, airspace, cross-country planning, aircraft systems, ForeFlight, flight simulator setup, and general aviation questions. Instruction can be online, in person, or in the airplane when location, aircraft availability, weather, and scheduling allow. Sessions are relaxed, practical, and built around what you need. Bring your questions, ACS topics, practice test results, lesson struggles, ForeFlight questions, or checkride concerns, and we’ll work through them together. Best for: Student pilots preparing for a written exam Students getting ready for an oral exam or checkride Pilots who feel behind in ground knowledge Pilots who want extra help outside their normal flight school Pilots preparing for a flight review Students needing help with weather, airspace, regulations, or flight planning Pilots using Sporty’s, ASA, ForeFlight, MSFS, or X-Plane Anyone who wants patient, practical aviation instruction without pressure I also offer a free 15-minute intro session so we can talk about your goals, where you are in training, and how I can help.
Hi, I’m Michael. I’m a certificated flight instructor offering personalized flight instruction, ground instruction, and checkride prep for student pilots and certificated pilots. I help pilots who are preparing for written exams, oral exams, checkrides, flight reviews, or who simply want extra help understanding aviation topics in a clear and practical way. My goal is to make confusing material easier to understand and help you feel more prepared, confident, and organized in your training. I hold a Certificated Flight Instructor certificate, Advanced Ground Instructor certificate, and Commercial Single-Engine and Multi-Engine certificates. I have experience in aircraft including the C172, PA-28, and BE76. I can help with private pilot training, ground school, written test prep, checkride oral prep, flight reviews, commercial pilot ground topics, weather, flight planning, performance calculations, regulations, airspace, cross-country planning, aircraft systems, ForeFlight, flight simulator setup, and general aviation questions. Instruction can be online, in person, or in the airplane when location, aircraft availability, weather, and scheduling allow. Sessions are relaxed, practical, and built around what you need. Bring your questions, ACS topics, practice test results, lesson struggles, ForeFlight questions, or checkride concerns, and we’ll work through them together. Best for: Student pilots preparing for a written exam Students getting ready for an oral exam or checkride Pilots who feel behind in ground knowledge Pilots who want extra help outside their normal flight school Pilots preparing for a flight review Students needing help with weather, airspace, regulations, or flight planning Pilots using Sporty’s, ASA, ForeFlight, MSFS, or X-Plane Anyone who wants patient, practical aviation instruction without pressure I also offer a free 15-minute intro session so we can talk about your goals, where you are in training, and how I can help.
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Flight and Ground Instruction or Checkride Prep with a CFI
Flight and Ground Instruction or Checkride Prep with a CFI
$50.00 per hour