Hello, I'm Michael G.

I learned to fly at Palo Alto in 2011​,​ and have since accumulated 2000 hours total time. I got into aviation from my day job​,​ which involved data acquisition systems for a large multi engine airborne astronomical observatory. Since then​,​ I’ve developed skills introducing youth to aviation​,​ search and rescue​,​ disaster assessment​,​ and aviation training. I've been involved with Civil Air Patrol since 2014​,​ and served as commander for the Palo Alto squadron from 2021-2025​,​ with additional roles as instructor pilot​,​ check pilot​,​ mountain qualified mission pilot​,​ search trainer​,​ and aircraft maintenance officer. I can offer training toward private and commercial certificates as well as instrument ratings in single engine airplanes. Complex and high performance airplanes​,​ mountain training​,​ flight reviews​,​ instrument proficiency checks​,​ and other recurrent or transition training are also available. As I have a day job​,​ I do quite a lot of training on weekends​,​ holidays​,​ and evenings​,​ and can easily be available to student pilots in a similar situation. Other times are available by arrangement​,​ even if recurring​,​ to support student needs. I am not an instructor to build time for airline eligibility; I do this for the love of the craft​,​ and have no plans to fly for airlines even though I have passed the customary 1500 hour mark.