Fly with me
I’ve seen my share and I’m eager to pass it on.
An enthusiastic flight companion, always ready to assist!
Commercial Pilot – Multi-Engine Land (+47 hrs)
Commercial Pilot, CFI, CFI-I – Single Engine (+750 hrs).
Ldgs day and night, BFR and Instrument current.
I will be happy to help with the following:
- Airplane pilot for voluntary missions, aircraft ferry, & post-maintenance test flights.
- Flight companion / Safety pilot for your VFR and IFR xCountry, simulated instrument time, and maneuver practices.
- Flight Instruction in your airplane, rental aircraft, and flight simulators.
I’m professional, patient, structured, flexible and open to connecting with students, flight schools, or individuals in need of my services.
Discovery Flights
Schedule your discovery flight today!
Let’s fly a real airplane, day / night…
Or a full motion flight simulator…
Or both..!!
You’ll experience what it’s like to sit in the cockpit and take control of an aircraft, guided by a passionate flight instructor.
We will be flying in actual airplanes, either your own or rentals. See Fleet.
We will be flying in full-motion flight simulators, from your favorite facility,
We will even be flying in your home simulator, remotely, to your doorsteep, or in my home-office in DTLA.
Prep course
Complement your experience with my Discovery Flight Preparation Course.Optional, but highly beneficial if you want to fully maximize and better understand everything happening during your first hands-on flight.
Proposed Routes
– Each route varies in length / hobbs time.– All routes can be adapted to safely overfly particular points of interest
– All routes are subject to changes due to weather, traffic, safety considerations
* Departure airports differ in size and traffic congestion, affecting hobs time from engine start until takeoff, and from landing to engine shutdown.
** We will deposit the plane rental fee directly to the operator prior taking the plane.
I’ll meet you at the airport!
Flying Lessons
– Delivered to one learner at a time.
– Each lesson includes a pre-flight and post-flight briefing to ensure you get the most value from your training.
Deals:
– Enjoy free instruction on your 5th flight, regardless of its duration.
* covers flight instruction fee only.
– I will buy lunch on our first xCountry flight.
Fleet
I’m ready to instruct in your airplane or in rental aircraft, from airports within and in the vicinity of the greater LA area.
For rental aircraft and FAA approved flight simulators, I am open to joining your flying club.
I have access to the following aircraft out of KVNY – San Fernando Valley:
- PA28-161
- PA28-181
- C172-N, C172-P
- C172-S
And to the following FAA approved flight simulators:
- KVNY – San Fernando Valley – Virtual Fly Solo Pro – C172 6pack+G430W
- KCMA – Camarillo – Redbird MCX – C182 G1000 / 6pack+G530W, BE36, and BE58.
- KCCB – Upland – C172 steam, Full motion. Package deal on 25 hrs as low as $20/hr!
Tailored instruction
Ground, simulator and Flight instruction to attend your specific needs
I will go above and beyond to provide you with the tools to become a better pilot.
- Recreational | PPL Private | CPL Commercial Pilot certificates
- IR – CFII Instrument Ratings
- Aircraft transition
- Instrument panel & Avionics transition — Steam gauges | Glass cockpit | Hybrid / RetroFit panel
- Mock Check Rides (oral / flight portion)
- Practical Test Retraining
- Recurrent training
- BFR and IPC Biennial Flight Reviews and Instrument Proficiency Checks (ground / flight portion)
in accordance with AC 61-98E
and to the ACStandards approppriate for your ratings and kind of operations. - Objective Progress Checks, in collaboration with your Instructor (ground, simulator, in-flight)
* Duration of the program will be determined individually for each case.
Part 61 complete training programs
During our flight lessons the learner will have the opportunity to practice and improve at their own rate of progress until proficiency to FAA standards are demonstrated in all required piloting exercises. When the time is right, a Practical Test recommendation (Endorsement) will be issued, and the learner will be ready to apply for an airman certificate.
Program Duration:
Private Pilot | Total flight time – 46.1 hrs | |
Instrument Rating | ~ 37.5 flight hrs | |
Commercial Pilot | ~ 10 flight hrs |
* Times are for reference only and rely on the learner’s rate of progress.
** We will be working with the syllabi of your choice, and tailoring it on the go to your specific needs.
*** For an estimate of the program cost, see my hourly rates. See if you’re eligible.
One 3 hr block
Minimum weekly commitment:
Book at least 2 blocks.
Devote at least 2 hours of self-study for each hour of flight time.