Training That Matches Your Flying

All instruction is one-on-one and tailored to your aircraft, experience level, and goals. Whether you’re earning a certificate, sharpening proficiency, or expanding where and how you fly, each program is built around mastery and real-world application.

Private Pilot

For motivated individuals ready to earn their Private Pilot certificate.

Investment: $100 per hour

Training Style: One-on-one, in your aircraft or approved rental

What This Training Covers

— Aircraft control and precision flying

— Normal, abnormal, and emergency procedures

— Cross-country planning and navigation

— Airspace awareness and ATC communication

— Decision-making and risk management

—Thorough preparation for the practical test

Instrument Rating

For motivated individuals ready to earn their instrument rating.

Investment: $100 per hour

Training Style: Structured, scenario-based IFR training

What This Training Covers

— Instrument procedures and approaches

— IFR navigation and systems management

— Weather interpretation and strategic planning

— Abnormal and emergency procedures in IMC

— Check ride preparation and real-world application

Mountain Flying

For pilots who want to fly safely and confidently in mountainous terrain and high density altitude environments.

Investment: $2,500

Timeline: 3 days

What This Training Covers

— Mountain weather patterns and risk assessment

— Aircraft performance and density altitude considerations

— Route planning and escape strategies

— Decision making unique to mountain environments

— Applying these skills in the Sierra Nevada mountains

Instrument Proficiency

For instrument-rated pilots who want to sharpen skills, improve confidence, and exposure to actual IMC.

Investment: $2,500

Timeline: 3 days (1-2 day options available at $1,000/day)

What This Training Covers

— Building an efficient instrument scan and cockpit flow to reduce task saturation

— Managing workload in a single-pilot IFR environment, including automation use and prioritization

— Handling abnormal situations and decision-making under pressure in IMC

— Refining instrument departures, arrivals, and approaches for real-world flying

— Improving weather interpretation and in-flight decision making beyond currency requirements

Let's Talk About Your Flying

Tell me about your experience, your aircraft, and how you want to fly. We’ll build a training plan that fits.