Flying
I started flying at 17 at Boeing Field in Seattle, WA and have enjoyed aviation ever since. With an Air Force background flying various aircraft including C-17s, I currently instruct on weekends at Boeing Employees Flying Club for fun. As a Certified Flight Instructor (CFI), I enjoy both sharing aviation knowledge and maintaining an active personal flying schedule for cross-country trips, seaplane operations, and recreational flying.
Flight Qualifications
Aircraft Experience
Flight Instruction FAQ
Where do you fly out of?
+BEFA Instruction: Boeing Employees Flying Club at Renton (KRNT) and Paine Field (KPAE)
Private Instruction: Boeing Field (KBFI) and other nearby airports in the Puget Sound region
What aircraft will you instruct in?
+Preferred: Single and multi-engine piston aircraft
Experience: Cessna (172, 182, 210), Cirrus (SR20, SR22), Piper aircraft
Specialties: Complex aircraft transitions, instrument instruction, high-performance endorsements
What's your instruction style?
+Systematic Approach: Military-influenced training methods emphasizing safety, precision, and risk management
Student-Focused: Tailored instruction based on individual learning styles and goals
Real-World Application: Practical scenarios and decision-making skills for confident, competent flying
Aviation Background
Military Experience
USAF Pilot - C-17 Globemaster III strategic airlift operations worldwide. Experience in humanitarian missions, strategic transport, and international operations across multiple theaters.
Civilian Transition
General Aviation Focus - Transitioned military aviation experience to civilian instruction and personal flying. Specializing in complex aircraft systems and advanced training techniques.
Current Operations
Active CFI & Personal Pilot - Maintaining currency in both instruction and personal flying. Recent activities include Oshkosh AirVenture, seaplane operations, and cross-country flying.
Training Philosophy
Safety & Proficiency - Bringing military training standards to civilian aviation. Focus on systematic approaches, risk management, and building confident, competent pilots.