Learn To Fly
With Confidence
Personalized flight training with a certified instructor,
from your first flight to your pilot certificate.
Why Work with Me
One-on-One Ground Instruction
Learn the "why" behind flying in a setting made just for you. Ground lessons can be done in person or online through Microsoft Teams, whichever fits your schedule best.
Simulator Training
Practice flying in a realistic flight simulator before you even leave the ground. It's a safe way to build skills fast, and it will soon be certified as an Advanced Aviation Training Device (AATD), a simulator officially approved by the FAA to count toward your flight training hours.
In-Aircraft Flight Instruction
Put what you've learned into practice in a real airplane, with an instructor by your side every step of the way.
Private Pilot Certificate
The Private Pilot Certificate is the first step into flying. It's built for beginners, no experience needed. This certificate teaches you the core skills to fly safely and confidently, opening the door to personal travel, new adventures, and every advanced rating that follows.
1. Learn the Basics
I start every student with flight planning, since you don't need to fly to learn how to plan a flight. This teaches the basics in a hands-on way instead of just talking about them. You'll learn how to gather airport information, read aviation charts, calculate weight and balance, get a weather briefing and understand it, and use that weather data to figure out aircraft performance with the POH.
2. Solo Preparation
I teach you the maneuvers, procedures, and regulations required to fly safely on your own. This phase ends with your first solo flight.
3. Advanced Flying
I build on your solo skills with performance maneuvers, emergency procedures, night operations, and instrument flying. You'll gain the confidence to handle more challenging situations.
4. Cross-Country Training
I teach you how to plan and fly longer trips using GPS, VOR navigation, and electronic flight bags. You'll complete both day and night cross-country flights.
5. Examination Prep
I prepare you for your knowledge test and checkride with focused review and practice. My goal is to get you ready to pass on the first attempt.
About Me
My aviation journey began when I earned my private pilot certificate in 2005. Like many aspiring pilots, life took me in different directions for a time, but my passion for flying never faded. When I returned to aviation in 2016, I committed myself to becoming not just a better pilot, but the kind of instructor I wished I had during my own training.
Along the way, I realized that learning to fly should not be more complicated than it needs to be. Too often, students are overwhelmed with theory before they have the opportunity to apply it in the cockpit. That experience inspired me to create a training approach that emphasizes practical skills, clear instruction, and building confidence step by step.
Today, I am a Certificated Flight Instructor – Instrument (CFII) with more than 1,500 hours of flight time and over 1,100 hours of dual instruction given. At Skycraft, I provide personalized, one-on-one flight instruction tailored to each student’s experience, learning style, and aviation goals. Whether you are taking your first discovery flight, earning your private pilot certificate, or working toward an instrument rating, my focus is on helping you train efficiently while developing the judgment and confidence you will rely on every time you fly.
My goal is not simply to prepare you for your checkride. It is to help you become a capable, confident pilot who is ready for real-world flying. Students who train with me gain more than just the knowledge required to pass a test. They develop practical decision-making skills, strong airmanship, and the confidence to handle a wide range of flying situations safely and independently.
Whether you dream of flying for recreation, traveling with family and friends, or pursuing a career in aviation, I am committed to helping you reach that next step in a way that is structured, supportive, and enjoyable. If you are ready to begin your flight training journey or continue building on the experience you already have, I would be glad to help you get started at Skycraft Flight Training.