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Committed to sharing his best airmanship, Chuck seeks to help as many people as possible achieve their goal to fly.
Committed to sharing his best airmanship, Chuck seeks to help as many people as possible achieve their goal to fly.

One-to-one ground instruction

When valuable, a flight simulator is used as a classroom aid.
Lessons are conducted for either one learner, a maximum of two learners at a time, or for families of up to three members per session.

Modes of instruction:
– F2F, on-site
– F2F at Chuck’s home office, in DTLA, next to the Federal Reserve
– Video conference via zoom
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Specific purpose instruction

  • Discovery flight preparation course
  • Solo flight program

  • For PPL, IR, CPL, CFI, CFI-I, MEI, ATP Airplane:
  • FAA Written Test prep
  • Practical Test Aeronautical Knowledge areas : — prep & mock tests
  • BFR & IPC (Flight review & Instrument Proficiency Check) preparation – AC 61-98E
  • Skill rust-offs

    • Additionally:
  • Airplane model transitions — POH | limitations | systems | procedures
  • Avionic transitions — Navigators, instrument panels, Automation management.
    Steam gauges | Glass cockpit | Hybrid / RetroFit panel (simulator/ground hybrid lessons)

    • For instructor applicants:
  • CFI initial – FOI course and endorsement
  • CFI-A / CFI-I / MEI – lesson plans and checkride prep
  • CFI / CFI-I development: onboarding, proficiency, mentorship
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Discovery Flight — preparation course

If you’re considering dipping your toes into aviation.

The course provides basic knowledge and understanding of the many things that will be going on in very short time.

  • Why take a sky tour – the adventure and the sights
  • Safety and reliability of General Avaition airplanes
  • What to expect
    • Controlling the aircraft
    • Knowing where you are and where you want to go
    • Talking on the radio
    • The air and airspace surrounding your airplane

The course includes:
  • 8 hrs of ground school on relevant topics.
  • Two hrs in a flight simulator.
* Complements a Discovery Flight experience.
See Fleet for aircraft alternatives.

Video of a mid-length discovery flight out of KLGB in a 2-seater.
See the PilotEdge Tracker for that recording.

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Pilot16 – Solo Flight Program

From 14 years old to 99

Confidence, focus, and a future that takes off. — fly before you drive !!

– Your 16th Birthday Goal: First Solo Flight. — FAR

– Become an FAA Certified Private Pilot at 17! — FAR

Start Your Pilot Journey NOW!

Begin with your Ground Schooling today:
– FAA Written Test prep
– Pre-Solo Knowledge — FAR
– Private Pilot Practical Test – Knowledge Areas — FAR

Alongside Simulator and Flight training on:
– Pre-Solo Maneuvers and Procedures — FAR
– Private Pilot Practical Test – Flight Proficiency — FAR

This is my hourly rate. Ask about the Full Journey instructional bundles!

* FAR = Federal Aviation Regulations
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