Frequently Asked Questions

I want to learn to fly where do I start?

Reach out for a consultation! Perhaps even schedule a Discovery Flight and we’ll see if it’s for you

I’m looking to buy lessons from my son / daughter / family member?

Reach out for a consultation. We’ll get it going. A Discovery flight is a great recommendation.

How much do you charge for instruction?

I charge $85/ Hour on the clock. Exceptions may be made on an individual basis.

Do you own these airplanes?

No, I do not. I provide training almost exclusively in partner with Plus One Flyers. Full Time students are required to be members in good standing with Plus One Flyers before we commit to training.

What sort of airplanes does Plus One Flyers have? Which one would we be flying?

Plus One Flyers is the WORLDS LARGEST flying club with almost 130 airplanes across the San Diego area. The fleet consists principally of Cessna Skyhawk 172s and Piper Cherokee PA-28s with other advanced aircraft such as Cessna 182, Piper Arrow, Beechcraft Bonanza, and Beechcraft Duchess.

We would do our initial training in the Cessna 172 or PA-28.

How do I join Plus One Flyers?

Visit www.plusoneflyers.org and get the ball rolling.

How much does it cost to rent an airplane?

You should budget on average 150 / Hour for Singe-Engine and 329/ Hour for Multi-Engine.

I own my own plane and need instruction, would you be willing to instruct in it?

Absolutely! Provided you make the airframe, powerplant, and prop logbooks available to me prior to ensure the aircraft is airworthy.

I don’t have a lot of money and not sure if I can afford it, do you provide financing?

Unfortunately, no I am unable to offer lines of credit or financing towards ratings or training.

I’m a veteran with the GI Bill can I use this with you?

No, unfortunately you would need to find a valid Part 141 school that can honor the GI bill.

How much does it cost? How long will it take? How frequently will we fly?

See the individual certificate links.

I can only fly after work and weekends. Can you do that?

Sure, we can do that however that does limit our windows of availability and might have an effect on the overall time it takes to complete.