Hi all! I’m a Commercial Pilot and CFI trained in the Pacific Northwest, where real weather and terrain shape pilots who think ahead and fly smart. I regularly fly my own Piper Cherokee 235 around this region, and bring significant real-world flying experience to my classroom. Before aviation, I spent years teaching and mentoring teams in the software engineering world, so instruction—explaining clearly, adapting to different learning styles, keeping students motivated—is something I’ve done professionally long before becoming a CFI. Ground knowledge is one of my strengths, and I make complex topics intuitive and practical. My teaching style is pragmatic and real-world-focused. I emphasize good judgment, building good habits, and what actually keeps you safe beyond the checkride. My goal is to develop pilots who can handle the everyday challenges of flying confidently and independently.

Aircraft Experience (Piloted)

Cessna 162, 182 Piper PA-28-235 Diamond DA40 Vans RV-12

Home Airport(s)

KPAE – Paine Field (PAE), Everett, Washington KRNT – Renton Municipal Airport (RNT), Renton, Washington KBFI – Boeing Field ​/​ King County International Airport (BFI), Seattle, Washington S43 – Harvey Field (S43), Snohomish, Washington

Pricing - Hourly Rate

50​/​hr