Personalized Aviation Tutoring & Ground Instruction
When I was the first in my family to pursue flying, I often wished for a mentor to guide me through the challenges of flight training. Many instructors seemed more focused on building flight hours, while check rides felt overwhelming, and some concepts took longer to fully understand. That’s why I’m here—to be the mentor I once needed and to help you cross the finish line with confidence. As a graduate of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, I’ve built a strong foundation in aviation that has driven my career since 2020. My experience includes managing a flight school, where I developed key leadership and organizational skills to support student success. Today, I’m a captain and company instructor at PlaneSense, where I continue to share my passion for flying with aspiring pilots like you, ensuring you receive top-tier training and personalized support. Whether you need help mastering flight concepts, preparing for check rides, or navigating ground instruction, I’m here to provide the guidance and confidence you need to succeed. - **Important Note from Skyfarer Academy** We recommend giving our instructors at least 24 hours to prepare for your session. If you need immediate assistance or would like to schedule your session within the next 24 hours, please use the Contact button at the bottom of the page in the profile section.
Time Zone
Eastern Daylight Time (Orlando, Florida)
Free Discovery Call
- 15 mins
Rates
Single session: $100 / session 3-session pack: $90 / session 5-session pack: $80 / session
Held Licenses and Instructor Certifications
- Private Pilot License (PPL)
- Commercial Pilot License (CPL)
- Instrument Rating (IR)
- Multi Engine Rating
- Tailwheel Endorsement
- High-Performance Endorsement
- Complex Endorsement
- High-Altitude Endorsement
- CFI (Certificated Flight Instructor)
- CFII (Instrument Flight Instructor)
- MEI (Multi-Engine Instructor)
- AGI (Advanced Ground Instructor)
- SPI/Sport Pilot CFI (Sport Pilot Instructor)
- Commercial ASEL (Airplane Single Engine Land)
- Commercial AMEL (Airplane Multi Engine Land)
Training Types
- Online Ground School Instruction
- Flight Planning (VFR, IFR)
- Checkride Prep
- Written Exam Prep
- Career Development
Training Stages (Can offer)
- Private Pilot License (PPL)
- Instrument Rating (IR)
- Commercial Pilot License (CPL)
- Multi Engine Rating
- Certified Flight Instructor (CFI)
- Certified Flight Instructor Instrument (CFII)
- Tailwheel Endorsement
Type Ratings Held
CSEL, CMEL, CFI-A,CFII-A, MEI, AGI
Aircraft Experience (Instructed in)
C-172, C-150, C-152, C-182, PA-28, PA-44, PA-46T, PC-12NG, PC12NGX, Citabria, CH2T, DA-42, BushCat, TL-200 Sting
Aircraft Experience (Piloted)
C-172, C-150, C-152, C-182, PA-28, PA-44, PA-46T, PC-12NG, PC12NGX, Citabria, CH2T, Mudry CAP 10, Thorp T-18, DA-42, BushCat, TL-200 Sting
Ground School Programs Experience
- King Schools
- Gleim Aviation
- Pilot Institute
- Sporty's
- Gold Seal
- Finer Points
- Fly8MA
- Angle of Attack
- ASA
- Jeppesen
- MZeroA
- Flight Insight
Reviews (1)
- AK
Dave is very insightful, and simplifies many arcane aviation concepts! He has a great way of explaining complex concepts like weight and balance and Vx/Vy. I feel much more confident going into my next sessions with my CFI! Highly recommend! Alani
Alani•October 2024•
Becoming a Skyfarer Academy student
- Sign up as a student
- Find the right flight instructor for you
- How to send a message to your flight instructor
- How to book a free consultation
- Rules for Students
- How to prepare for your first session
- How Session Packs Work
- Is Skyfarer Academy an Online Flight School?
- Standard Refund Policy and Refund Eligibility Guidelines
Personalized Aviation Tutoring & Ground Instruction
Personalized Aviation Tutoring & Ground Instruction
$100.00