My Training Philosophy
My job is to make you a safe, competent, knowledgeable pilot. I tailor training to your personal needs and strengths. I combine FAA guidelines, standards, and materials with the first-hand experience and knowledge you can only get by actually flying.
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Whether you're on a tight timeline or you have room to spare, JFO Aviation can offer you the availability you need to complete your training on time. No matter if you're flying multiple times per day or a couple times per month: you get the same commitment to safe, one-on-one training that I take pride in.
Experience
2019-2023
Student Pilot
I pursued my Private and IFR ratings at Windy City Aviation (KPWK) before heading to Skill Aviation (KUGN) for Commercial ASEL and AMEL. I completed my CFI Academy at American Flyers in Pompano Beach, FL.
Feb '24-May '25
Flight Instructor
Right Rudder Aviation (KINF)
At Right Rudder Aviation, I provided instruction to to Sport, Private, Instrument, and Commercial Pilot applicants; I also assisted with CFI and CFII training for multiple instructor applicants. I completed flight reviews and instrument proficiency checks in aircraft ranging from the Pipistrel Alpha and RV-12 to the Diamond DA42 TwinStar; I even had the opportunity to help ferry a Bristell aircraft from St. Louis, MO back to Orlando, FL.
May '25-Present
Flight Instructor
Tech Aviation Flight School (KUNV)
I am continuing my CFI career in central Pennsylvania and am happy to fly with students of all experience levels. Give the school a call to get on my schedule.
Flight Experience
Qualifications
Airline Transport AMEL
Commercial ASEL | GL
Gold Seal Instructor CFI-A | CFI-IA | MEI
Complex/HP/Tailwheel Endorsements
Self-Launch Glider Endorsement
Flight Experience Overview
Total Time – 1920
Dual Given – 1200
Complex - 55
HP - 40
Tailwheel - 10
ASEL - 1850
AMEL - 50
GL - 45
Aircraft Types
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PIAT - 1130
C172 - 510
P28A - 145
PA44 - 40
C182 - 40 (incl 5 in C82R)
C162 - 25
NG5 - 13
DA42 - 10
PA11 - 10
C150/152 - 6
DA40 - 4
BE23 - 4
DA20 - 2
RV12 - 2