Certificates & Ratings

• Certified Flight Instructor (CFI, CFII, MEI)
• Commercial Pilot – ASEL / AMEL
• AGI / IGI (Advanced and Instrument Ground Instructor)
• Tailwheel Endorsement
• Complex
• High Performance Endorsements
• Radio operators permit

Flight Experience

• 576 Total Time
• 485 PIC
• 286 XC
• 222 Solo
• 59 Hours IMC (Sim/Actual)
• 52 Night
• 59 AMEL
• 31 Hours Night XC
• Aircraft flown: Citabria 7ECA, Beech Baron 55, Cessna 150/172/182, Diamond DA20/DA40/DA42

Instruction & Availability

• Based at KAZO, serving all of Southwest Michigan
• Available to travel to surrounding airports
• Prefers instructing in student-owned aircraft
• Open to limited online instruction
• Package rates available upon request

Background & Professionalism

My experience as a professional firefighter and facilities manager has instilled a deep respect for checklists, procedures, and teamwork, which are core qualities that carry directly into my flight instruction. With no-nonsense communication and a calm cockpit demeanor, I bring a high level of maturity and professionalism to every student relationship.