Take Flight with Confidence and Skill
249 hours of instruction given and zero FAA incidents. Whether you're starting from zero, working toward your instrument or commercial, or due for a flight review or IPC, you'll train one-on-one with an independent CFI/CFII based at Centennial Airport (KAPA) who works around your schedule and focuses on making you a safe, proficient pilot, not just a checkride pass. Veterans are especially welcome, and I'm willing to travel throughout Colorado and nationwide to train in your airplane.
Aircraft I teach in:
Trainers: Cessna 172, Piper PA-28
Complex & high-performance: Cessna 182, Piper PA-28R-180 Arrow (retractable gear), Piper PA-32-300
Glass cockpit (TAA): Cirrus SR20, SR22, and SR22T; Diamond DA40
Our Courses
Private Pilot (PPL)
Your foundation in aviation. Structured ground and flight training covering aircraft control, navigation, weather, and decision-making, preparing you for the FAA knowledge test and practical test to the Airman Certification Standards.
Instrument Rating (IRA)
Fly with precision in the clouds and in the system. Training covers instrument procedures, approaches, IFR planning, and real-world ATC communication, building the skill and discipline that make you a safer pilot in every condition.
Commercial Pilot (CSEL)
The first step toward a flying career. Commercial training refines your technique with commercial maneuvers, advanced systems knowledge, and professional-level performance standards.
Complex & High-Performance Endorsements
Transition safely into more capable aircraft. Ground and flight training on retractable gear, constant-speed propellers, and engines over 200 horsepower, with the logbook endorsements required under 14 CFR 61.31.
Flight Review (BFR)
Required every 24 calendar months under 14 CFR 61.56. A minimum of one hour of ground and one hour of flight, tailored to your flying, and an opportunity to build a personal currency and proficiency plan with your instructor.
Instrument Proficiency Check (IPC)
Regain instrument currency under 14 CFR 61.57(d). A thorough review of procedures, approaches, and holds to the Instrument Rating ACS so you're current and confident in IMC.
Additional Services
• Aircraft checkouts and rental/insurance checkouts
• Knowledge test and practical test endorsements
• Instrument currency and safety-pilot proficiency flights
• FAA WINGS proficiency flights
• One-on-one ground instruction and checkride preparation
Request Information
Interested in training, a flight review, or an IPC? Send a message with your goals and current experience, and I'll get back to you to set up a time to talk.