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ADVANCED TRAINING

Beyond the private pilot certificate.

As a CFI/CFII, I teach and provide each of the ratings and checks below, for pilots who already have their private pilot certificate and are ready for what's next.

IRA
Instrument Rating

This is one of the most important ratings a pilot can get. Learning to fly through the clouds solely by reference to the instruments makes you a sharper, safer pilot overall. The airlines themselves operate under IFR 99% of the time. I'll help you build real instrument proficiency, not just enough to pass the checkride.

CAX
Commercial Pilot Certificate

Once you have 250 hours of flight time, you're eligible for your Commercial Pilot Certificate. This is what lets you start getting paid to fly. We'll sharpen your knowledge and stick-and-rudder skills to a commercial standard of precision to get you there.

CFII
Certified Flight Instructor - Instrument

For current flight instructors who want to add instrument instruction to what they teach. I'll help you build the deeper systems and procedural knowledge it takes, and just as important, how to actually teach it, not just fly it yourself.

BFR
Flight Reviews

Every pilot needs one every two years to stay current. We'll do a ground and go fly, talk through what's changed since your last review, and make sure your skills, knowledge, and judgment are where they need to be.

IPC
Instrument Proficiency Check

If your instrument currency has lapsed, we'll knock the rust off together and get you legal to fly IFR again. Or if you just want some refresher training, we can do that too.

HP
High Performance Endorsement

Want to start flying more powerful planes (200+ horsepower)? Come get your high performance endorsement in our Cherokee Six.

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Let's get you there.

Leave your info below and let me know what you're after. I'll follow up and we'll figure out next steps.

Or, if you prefer, just text/call me at 213-267-5346
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