Flight Test Prep Academy
About
Quality instruction by an instructor with 29 years as a high school teacher, 6 years as a college aviation instructor, and ten years as a flight instructor.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
Discovery of student background and interests to reference prior experience and establish common goals and expectations.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
BS in Science (biology)
MA in Educational Technology
29 years teaching high school science and technology
15 years experience teaching aviation to youth and adults
6 years college-level instruction in aviation
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
$70 per hour instruction and aircraft costs vary based on model.
How did you get started teaching?
Working with kids in high school and several family members are teachers.
What types of students have you worked with?
K-12
College
Adult education
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
Shop around, find someone you feel comfortable with.
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
In the world of aviation, it seems that most everything is driven by cost. Fuel, oil, maintenance, tie-downs, etc. cause aviation to be expensive. It should not be a barrier but make a plan for your flying goals. Talk to a lot of people and study before you get to lessons with an instructor.
A demonstration flight for you and another will be about $250 for an hour flight.
If you're interested in acquiring the private pilot license, you should estimate $8500-15,000. It's not cheap. It's worth noting that it is not like making a purchase, it is more of an investment of your money and time.
You should estimate about $200per hour for the plane and instructor. It can cost less but use this as an estimate and you won't overshoot your budget.
If you have the money then the hard part will be the time commitment. It requires focus and commitment to safely complete the license.
If you have the time but not the money then start reading and learning now. Take a demonstration flight when you have saved some money. Find out if it's really something you'd like to do. Also, consider taking an aviation class at Cypress College or another local community college.