I am able to provide flight instruction for all pilot certificates/licenses (excluding ATP), ratings, and endorsements in Single-Engine Land & Multi-Engine Land Airplanes. I am also able to provide a wide variety of Avionic instruction to aircraft owners! I also have access to limited avionics (as of 2026 those are Aspen Evolution 1000 PFDs, Garmin G5, GNC 355 (similar to GTN 650), Garmin 430, Garmin 530, and Garmin 480) installed on airplanes available for rent through my affiliates.

I can start with you regardless of where you are at in your training!

My hourly rate is:

• $70/hour based on utilized time for all flight and ground training with those already have a Sport/Private/Commercial/ATP license unless it is in Tailwheel Aircraft.
• $90/hour based on utilized time for all flight and ground training for those who only have a Student Pilot license (i.e. those that are seeking an initial Sport/Private license) OR flight and ground training in Tailwheel Aircraft.

Utilized time does not include time used for breaks but it does include time spent before and after the flight for briefing/de-briefing.

If we schedule a flight and have to cancel due to weather or a mechanical issue with the airplane I do not charge for the scheduled time.

I accept physical cash, Zelle (preferred), and Venmo. I do not offer block rates however day rates can be discussed.

Most of the aircraft listed below are from American Aviation. Hourly rates are wet (fuel included). Add $5/hour for credit card payments for airplanes used by American Aviation. You can leave a deposit with them if you wish.

There are more aircraft than those shown below. For those interested in renting a TAA (Airplane with an Aspen Evolution 1000 PFD + Garmin 480 + 2-axis Bendix Autopilot) there is one managed by American Aviation. That TAA aircraft’s hourly rate is set at $195/hr.

Cessna 172N

Hourly: $165

Classic 6 pack analog instruments (DG) + Dual NAV/COM radios

Cessna 172S

Hourly: $175

Classic 6 pack analog instruments (DG) + Garmin 430 (Non-WAAS)

Piper PA-28

Hourly: $165

Classic 6 pack analog instruments (DG) + Garmin 530W (WAAS)

Cessna 172S

Hourly: $180

6 pack analog & digital instruments (5 analog + Garmin G5 HSI) + Garmin GTN 650 (WAAS) + Garmin 430

Piper Seminole

Hourly: $300

Aspen Evolution 1000 Pro + Garmin 530W

Bonanza BE-33

Hourly: $330

Classic 6 pack analog instruments (HSI) + Garmin SL30s (This aircraft is not managed by American Aviation)

Yes, however if you are a student pilot (i.e. are not able to act as PIC) flying an aircraft I am not familiar with please expect special arrangements prior to any training.

I’m willing to offer a discounted rate for a set amount of hours for properly licensed pilots (Sport License or higher with appropriate endorsements, if required) flying uncommon aircraft that I am not familiar with who are seeking a flight review or training for an additional rating, certificate, or endorsement.

One of the most common questions by aspiring pilots is “How much will a PPL cost?” and “How long will it take to get my PPL?”

That is a difficult question to answer because nearly all flight schools and independent flight instructors have a “pay-as-you-go” system. Some schools may offer block rates if you keep a deposit on file with them (e.g. $1,000).

A few schools may advertise fixed costs that will only account for the minimum hours legally required (40 flight hours, including solo time, for a PPL). Most students will almost certainly not be ready with the legal minimum hours required.

I personally have had students pass their Private Pilot License checkride with anywhere from 56 – 80 hours (including solo time, which is at least 10 hours).

I have experience with accelerated instruction and non-accelerated instruction. My fastest student completed his PPL checkride 3 weeks after we started from 0 flight hours. We flew almost every day for at least 4 hours each day and he came to me with his written test completed and ground school (online) done; He also religiously studied every night, before and after each lesson, completed all the assignments I had given him, and his checkride date was set in advance.

I have generally sent students to one of 4 examiners. One at Van Nuys, one at Camarillo (currently not available), one in Riverside/San Bernardino, and one in Bakersfield (initial CFI only). The rates vary from $900 – $1700 for non instructor rides.

I also have the contact for an examiner from Riverside, one based in Long Beach (the Long Beach examiner is willing to travel to Van Nuys for a $100 increase to his rate), and another from San Diego (with a $500 increase to his rate for traveling to Van Nuys). Each of these examiners require scheduling from 1 month to 3 months in advance. You are welcome to choose a different examiner if you can find one whose scheduling works for you.

If you are a student there it depends on the policies of your school. If it involves using a school airplane then it will also depend on what the school’s insurance dictates the minimum coverage I am required to have on my insurance policy as a Flight Instructor.

I have done “mock checkrides” for students, some limited to ground only and others including ground and flight.

If you are a manager of a flight school please contact me.