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 (+310 hrs).
FR and IPC current.

I provide the following services:

Airplane pilot for voluntary missions, aircraft ferry, & post-maintenance testing.
Flight companion / Safety pilot for your xCountry, and maneuver practice flights.
Flight Instruction in your airplane, rental aircraft, or flight simulators.

I’m flexible and open to connecting with students, flight schools, or individuals in need of my services.

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Discovery Flights

Reach out today to schedule your discovery flight: in a real airplane, a flight simulator, or both!

You will get a feel for being in the cockpit, controlling an airplane under the supervision of a certified 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 Westwood.

Prep course

Take it to the next level with my Introduction to Aviation course.

Optional for passengers looking to go sightseeing, at least some introductory course is a must for future pilots who want to make the most of, and better understand what goes on during their first real, discovery flight.

Investment: $ 2oo – This is a special bundle rate.
The course includes:

3 hrs of ground school training on relevant aviation topics.
One flight with a duration of about 2 hours in a proficiency flight simulator only.

* Normal rates will apply to any additional ground/simulator training.
** Cost of the discovery flight not included. It will vary on the plane to be used, and airport to be departed from.

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Flying Lessons

– Delivered to one learner at a time.
– Every lesson will be briefed before and after the flight so that you make the most of your flight time.

– Special offer: Enjoy free flight instruction on your 5th flight, regardless of its duration.
* special covers instruction fee only

Fleet

I’m ready to instruct in your airplane or in rental aircraft to which we have access.

For rental aircraft and FAA approved flight simulators, I am open to joining your flying club.
If you are looking for a flying club / operator, check out the following ones, organized by airport:

KCCB – Foothill Flying Club
KVNY –
KWHP –

For FAA approved flight simulators, check out the following ones, organized by airport:

KCMA – Camarillo – Simulator Training Center
KCCB – Upland – DCflightsimulation
KVNY –
KWHP –

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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 | Private | Commercial Pilot certificates
Instrument Ratings
and CFI add-on ratings (SEL, Instrument) – master from the right seat every part of flying.
Aircraft transition
Instrument panel & Avionics transition — Steam gauges | Glass cockpit | Hybrid / RetroFit panel
Mock Check Rides (oral / flight portion)
Practical Test Retraining
Recurrent training
FR Biennial Flight Reviews (ground / flight portion) in accordance with AC 61-98E
IPC Instrument Proficiency Checks (ground / flight portion) in accordance with AC 61-98E
Objective Progress Checks, in collaboration with your Instructor (ground, simulator, in-flight)

* Duration of the program will be determined individually for each case.

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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 Solo – 12.2 hrs Solo XC – 5.5 hrs Dual IFR training – 3.9 hrs Dual night training – 3.6 hrs	Recommended Syllabus by Rod Machado label
Instrument Rating	~ 37.5 flight hrs	Recommended Syllabus by Rod Machado label
Commercial Pilot	~ 10 flight hrs	Commercial Maneuvers by Chuck A. label

* 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.

Minimum booking per session:
One 2 hr block

Minimum weekly commitment:
Book at least 2 blocks.
Devote at least 2 hours of self-study for each hour of flight time.

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