Hi, I’m Ivan! I’m a certified flight instructor with years of experience helping pilots train safely and confidently. Passionate about aviation and dedicated to shaping the next generation of aviators. With personalized, scenario-based training, I help students become skilled and confident pilots. ✅ FAA Certified Flight Instructor ✅ Tailored Flight Training ✅ Safety-First Approach San Diego is where I call home, and these gorgeous skies are my playground. My passion for aviation has taken me on an incredible journey of flying airplanes, and I'm thrilled to share my expertise with aspiring aviators like you. I learned hot to fly at a competitive Part 141 flight school in California (EVA Flight Training Academy) - an experience that allowed me to be a certified flight instructor. I have four years of fight experience and two years as a flight instructor. I received additional training at Plus One Flyers in San Diego and am now a member of their flying club. My teaching approach centers around imparting expertise through precise flying methods, such as pitch and power tables, rather than relying solely on intuition and instinct. I ensure that all of my student pilots get to learn how to fly all while enjoying what the freedom of flight brings. I have a high checkride pass rate and I take pride in the remarkable success of my students. I believe in patience when it comes to providing flight training and understand that learning to fly can be a difficult process. This is why I focus on patience while guiding student pilots during our flying lessons together. I have a high checkride pass rate and I take pride in the remarkable success of my students. I believe in patience when it comes to providing flight training and understand that learning to fly can be a difficult process. This is why I focus on patience while guiding student pilots during our flying lessons together. Whether you’re just starting or working on a new rating, I’ll guide you every step of the way toward your aviation goals.

Airport(s)

KSEE - Gillespie Field, El Cajon, California KMYF - Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport, San Diego, California KSDM - Brown Field Municipal Airport, San Diego, California KRNM - Ramona Airport, Ramona, California

Specific Aircraft Access

C172 PA28

Aircraft Experience (Instructed in)

C172 PA28 DA40

Aircraft Experience (Piloted)

C172 PA28 DA40 C182 PA28R PA23

Type Ratings Held

AMEL, CFI, CFI-I

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

$90​/​hour

Pricing Notes

I can provide discounts if you book more than 3 flights per week.