Flight Instruction & Personal Flying
Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) who also enjoys flying for personal adventure and exploration. I provide professional flight instruction while maintaining an active personal flying schedule for cross-country trips, seaplane operations, and recreational aviation.
Currently instructing at Boeing Employees Flying Club (BEFA) in complex aircraft, and also available for private instruction in owner aircraft. Prior military pilot with C-17 experience, now focused on sharing aviation knowledge in the civilian general aviation community.
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.