Flying is the ultimate freedom. From sightseeing flights over the Grand Canyon, vacations to the Bahamas, business trips to New York, or anything in between, you have the opportunity to fly yourself anywhere in the world at pretty much any time you want and see things from a perspective most never will. It’s an incredible escape from the hustle of everyday life, but it’s not all rainbows and unicorns.

To paraphrase my favorite quote: “Aviation is terribly unforgiving of carelessness, incapacity, or neglect.” General aviation is probably the most fun you will ever have flying, but it’s serious business. The airplanes are real, the environment is real, and the consequences are real. I have no room for complacency, cutting corners, and lack of respect in my cockpit. My life, your life, and the lives of our families are too valuable.

I’m not here to scare you and say you can’t take calculated risks… I’ll fly an instrument approach to minimums any day of the week. I’ll fly into mountain strips surrounded by obstacles. I’ll take off from high density altitude airports. I’ll fly in turbulence, wind, or precipitation. I do all those things because I’m confident in my abilities, know the limits of the airplane, and don’t take unnecessary risks. I mean come on, I’m a professional, I should be able to do those things.

But professional flying isn’t just for those who have a commercial pilot certificate, it’s for everyone! I don’t care if you own a Cessna 150 doing weekend hamburger runs or you’re an airline captain with thousands of hours, you ARE a professional. And professional pilots are safe pilots. They train regularly. They follow strict standard operating procedures. They assess risk before every flight. They have highly-developed decision-making skills. They know where the line is and never cross it.

That’s why I’m here - to turn you into a professional pilot, even if you’re not one. I want you to have the same confidence and ability I do. I want you to feel good about every flight you take. I want you to maximize the utility and fun of owning an airplane without sacrificing safety. No doubts. No compromises. No wasted time.