Getting Started

Before we fly

A few questions so I know where you are before we talk. It tells me what to plan for, whether I am the right instructor for you, and how quickly we can get you in the airplane. Takes about three minutes.

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About you

01 · About you

Who am I talking to?

So I can get back to you. I never share any of this.

Full name * Email *

Phone Where you're based

Your age * The FAA sets minimum ages for solo (16) and the private certificate (17), so this changes how we plan.

Where you are now

02 · Where you are now

What's in your logbook?

Be honest — there is no wrong answer here, and "none of it" is a completely normal place to start.

Where you're at *

Never flown a small aircraft Had a discovery flight or two Student pilot, pre-solo Student pilot, soloed Private pilot Instrument rated Commercial or beyond

Total flight hours Last time you flew

FAA medical You don't need one for a discovery flight. Written exam

Anything medical or personal I should plan around?

What you're after

03 · What you're after

What are you hoping to do?

This decides the whole shape of the plan, so pick the closest one.

Primary goal *

Discovery flight Private pilot certificate Commercial certificate Mock checkride or checkride prep Flight review (61.56) Question about the lesson plan library Something else

Timeline How often could you fly? Flying more often costs less overall — you spend less time re-learning.

Why do you want to fly? *

Logistics

04 · Logistics

When and in what?

I schedule discovery flights mornings and evenings, when the air over the valley is smooth.

When you're usually free *

Weekday mornings Weekday afternoons Weekday evenings Weekend mornings Weekend afternoons Pretty flexible

Pick as many as apply.

Aircraft Have you trained with an instructor before? Anything that's been tripping you up? Anything else I should know?

Review and send

05 · Review

Here's what I'll get

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