Training Programs
Whether you're taking your first flight or pursuing a professional career, I offer focused one-on-one instruction designed around your goals.
80%+ First-attempt checkride pass rate
The FAA Gold Seal is awarded to flight instructors who maintain an 80% or higher first-attempt pass rate across at least 10 checkrides — a mark of exceptional instruction.
Aircraft rental billed separately
See the Aircraft page for hourly rates.
Private Pilot License (PPL)
Most PopularThe Private Pilot License is your gateway to the skies. You'll learn the fundamentals of flight, navigation, weather, and airspace — and earn the privilege to fly solo and carry passengers. Training is conducted in the Diamond DA-40 with a Garmin G1000 glass cockpit.
Requirements
- Must be 17 years old
- Pass FAA written exam
- Pass practical checkride
- English proficiency
What's Included
- 40+ flight hours
- One-on-one ground instruction
- FAA written test prep
- Checkride preparation
Instrument Rating (IR)
Next StepExpand your capabilities and fly in clouds and low-visibility conditions. The Instrument Rating makes you a safer, more versatile pilot. Train in the DA-40 G1000 — the same glass cockpit avionics used in modern IFR operations.
Requirements
- Hold a PPL
- Pass FAA instrument written exam
- Log 50 hours cross-country PIC
- Pass instrument checkride
What's Included
- 50+ flight hours
- IFR procedures training
- G1000 glass cockpit training
- Checkride preparation
Commercial Pilot Certificate (CPL)
Career PathReady to get paid to fly? The Commercial Pilot Certificate qualifies you to act as pilot-in-command for compensation or hire. Build hours in the DA-40 and earn your high-performance endorsement in the Cessna 182.
Requirements
- Hold a PPL
- Be 18 years old
- Log 250 total flight hours
- Pass commercial checkride
What's Included
- 250+ total hours
- High-performance endorsement (C182)
- Commercial maneuvers
- Checkride preparation
Flight Review & Currency
Stay SharpStay current and sharpen your skills. I offer FAA biennial flight reviews, instrument proficiency checks (IPC), and tailored recurrency training for pilots returning to flying after a break.
Requirements
- Hold a valid pilot certificate
- Current medical (if required)
- Logbook available
- No minimum hours required
What's Included
- FAA flight review (BFR)
- Instrument proficiency check (IPC)
- Tailored recurrency training
- Flexible scheduling
Not Sure Where to Start?
Book a free discovery flight and we'll talk through the right program for your goals.
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