Independent CFI Flight Training in Poplar Grove and Rockford
Independent CFI flight training services, primarily focusing on multi-engine and IFR operations in high performance aircraft. Need a BFR, IPC, or transition training in a fast, complex aircraft? I can meet at any of the area airports (C77, KRFD, KJVL, KDKB) and train you in your aircraft.
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- StateIllinois
- CFI InsuranceYes
- Aircraft Access for Pilot TrainingNo
- Open to traveling across the countryNo
Aircraft Category
- Single Engine Land
- Multi Engine Land
- Light Sport
Held Pilot Certifications*
- CFI (Certificated Flight Instructor)
- CFII (Instrument Flight Instructor)
- BGI (Basic Ground Instructor)
- AGI (Advanced Ground Instructor)
- MEI (Multi-Engine Instructor)
- Multi Engine Rating
- Commercial ASEL (Airplane Single Engine Land)
- Commercial AMEL (Airplane Multi Engine Land)
- Tailwheel Endorsement
- High-Performance Endorsement
- Complex Endorsement
- High-Altitude Endorsement
Training Stages (Can offer)
- Private Pilot License (Certificate) - PPL
- Instrument Rating - IR
- Commercial Pilot License (Certificate) - CPL
- Multi Engine Rating - MER
- Sport Pilot License (Certificate)
- Tailwheel Endorsement
- High-Performance Endorsement
- Complex-Airplane-Endorsement
- High-Altitude Endorsement
Aircraft Experience (Piloted)
J-3 S-2 C140 C150 C172 PA28(R) PA23 PA34 C414A
Home Airport(s)
C77 – Poplar Grove Airport (C77), Poplar Grove, Illinois KRFD – Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD), Rockford, Illinois KJVL – Southern Wisconsin Regional Airport (JVL), Janesville, Wisconsin KDKB – DeKalb Taylor Municipal Airport (DKB), DeKalb, Illinois
Pilot Training Provided
- Certificates/Ratings Flight Lessons
- Ground School
- Flight Reviews - Biennial Flight Reviews (BFRs)
- Checkride Prep
- Safety Pilot
- Aircraft/Avionics-Specific Training
- Cross-Country Flying
- Flight Planning (VFR, IFR)
- Currency Training
- Night Currency/Proficiency
- Aircraft/Insurance Checkout
- Instrument Proficiency Check (IPC)
Ground School Programs Experience
- King Schools
- Sporty's
Pricing - Hourly Rate
Aircraft and training type dependent -- starting at $65/hr. for high performance single engine training.
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Engineer, corporate pilot (Cessna 400 series twin). Looking to pass on knowledge and experience to the next generation of pilots. I'm not here for the CFI hours, I'm genuinely interested in producing a safe, confident pilot that will fly to a professional level. I have experience in a variety of single engine trainers, various light and medium twins, plus some interesting tailwheel aircraft as well. I don't offer an aircraft for rent at this time, but if you own an aircraft and need a BFR, IPC, etc. or are looking to purchase and need transition training or endorsements I can provide those services. Much of my day to day flight time is "in the system"; if you are looking for an instrument rating in your aircraft I will train you to the same professional level I fly at, preparing you for faster and more complex aircraft that might be in your future. I can provide the following endorsements: * Tailwheel * High performance * Complex * High altitude
Engineer, corporate pilot (Cessna 400 series twin). Looking to pass on knowledge and experience to the next generation of pilots. I'm not here for the CFI hours, I'm genuinely interested in producing a safe, confident pilot that will fly to a professional level. I have experience in a variety of single engine trainers, various light and medium twins, plus some interesting tailwheel aircraft as well. I don't offer an aircraft for rent at this time, but if you own an aircraft and need a BFR, IPC, etc. or are looking to purchase and need transition training or endorsements I can provide those services. Much of my day to day flight time is "in the system"; if you are looking for an instrument rating in your aircraft I will train you to the same professional level I fly at, preparing you for faster and more complex aircraft that might be in your future. I can provide the following endorsements: * Tailwheel * High performance * Complex * High altitude