TRAINING

Private Pilot

Your first certificate, from zero experience to private pilot.

• Age 17 or older; read, speak, write, and understand English
• Appropriate medical qualification before solo
• Minimum 40 flight hours under Part 61; many students require more
• FAA knowledge test + practical test

Estimate only. Actual cost and timeline vary with proficiency, experience, training frequency, aircraft availability, and remaining aeronautical experience.

TRAINING

Instrument Rating

Fly in the IFR system with precision and confidence.

• Private Pilot certificate
• 50 hours pilot-in-command cross-country time
• 40 hours actual or simulated instrument time
• FAA knowledge test + practical test

Estimate only. Actual cost and timeline vary with proficiency, experience, training frequency, aircraft availability, and remaining aeronautical experience.

TRAINING

Commercial Pilot

Refine your flying to commercial standards.

• Age 18 or older
• 250 total flight hours (Part 61)
• Instrument rating required for unrestricted airplane commercial privileges
• FAA knowledge test + practical test

Estimate only. Actual cost and timeline vary with proficiency, experience, training frequency, aircraft availability, and remaining aeronautical experience.

TRAINING

Flight Review

A practical proficiency review built around the flying you actually do.

• Ground review of applicable operating and flight rules
• Flight review of maneuvers and procedures appropriate to the pilot
• 1–2 hours ground included
• 1–2 hours flight included

Completion is proficiency-based. Additional training, if needed, is billed at the normal instruction/aircraft rates.

GROUND TRAINING

Mock Checkride Oral

A checkride-style oral and readiness assessment for Private, Instrument, or Commercial applicants, available online or in person.

• Up to 2 hours one-on-one
• Checkride-style oral questioning
• Readiness assessment
• Personalized debrief identifying areas to review before your practical test

This is an assessment and mock oral, not a guarantee of checkride readiness or a complete ground-school course.

SAFETY PILOT

Need another qualified pilot in the right seat?

Available at no charge when I am acting solely as your safety pilot and scheduling allows.

• No charge when I am solely acting as safety pilot
• $50/hour if you want instruction, feedback, or an endorsement
• Scheduling and aircraft arrangements coordinated before the flight