Private & Commercial
Primary training, commercial maneuvers, flight reviews, aircraft checkouts, knowledge-test prep, and checkride preparation.
$85 / hour
Independent CFI / CFII
Train with purpose.
Fly with precision.
Structured, safety-focused flight instruction tailored to your aircraft, your goals, and the way you learn—serving pilots throughout the Philadelphia area.
Instruction built
around your mission.
From first solo to instrument proficiency, each session has a clear objective, an efficient plan, and a useful debrief—so your airplane time moves you forward.
Instrument Training
Instrument ratings, refreshers, IPCs, IFR cross-countries, approach work, avionics training, and checkride preparation.
$100 / hour
High-Performance & Complex
Aircraft systems, operating procedures, endorsement preparation, proficiency, and owner-aircraft transition training.
$95 / hour
The training standard
More than time in the logbook.
Professional instruction should make every hour count. Expect thoughtful preparation, practical judgment, and honest feedback.
Structured to your goals
A clear syllabus and defined objectives without forcing every pilot into the same template.
Owner-aircraft capable
Instruction in your aircraft for transition work, proficiency, avionics, and mission-specific operations.
Briefed and debriefed
Preparation before the flight and actionable feedback afterward—not just time on the Hobbs.
Safety and judgment first
Risk management, disciplined decision-making, and real-world proficiency are built into every session.
Clear rates.
No surprises.
Instructor fees are separate from aircraft rental, fuel, simulator, landing, club, or FBO charges.
TrainingRateIncludes
CFI instruction & ground$85/hrPrivate, commercial, flight reviews, checkouts, test prep, and pre/postflight instruction
CFII instruction & ground$100/hrInstrument training, refreshers, IFR cross-countries, approaches, and checkride prep
High-performance / complex$95/hrAircraft and systems transition training; special aircraft may be quoted separately
Flight review$300 min.Planning, ground discussion, flight instruction, and debrief
Instrument proficiency check$350 min.Briefing, aircraft or simulator work, approaches, and debrief
Off-airport and destination work: four-hour daily minimum or travel billed at $100/hour, plus applicable parking, tolls, airfare, hotel, and reasonable expenses. A 1.5-hour minimum may apply to local sessions requiring dedicated travel.
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Serving owner-pilots, club members, and independent students throughout the greater Philadelphia area.