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Your instructor

Stefan Iltchev

Commercial pilot. Certified flight instructor, instrument instructor, and multi engine instructor. Advanced and instrument ground instructor.

Stefan Iltchev, flight instructor at November Foxtrot Aviation

Built for one on one

Stefan is a Commercial Pilot and CFI, CFII, and MEI with experience in both accelerated flight school training and independent instruction. He completed his advanced ratings through an accelerated career pilot program, which gave him firsthand experience with fast paced, structured training.

He teaches because he enjoys helping students become safe, confident pilots, and he especially enjoys adapting instruction to each student rather than using a one size fits all approach. His goal is to make training enjoyable, efficient, and focused on developing real world skills, not just passing a checkride.

CommercialPilot certificate
CFI CFII MEIFlight, instrument, multi engine
AGI IGIGround instructor ratings
Why students choose Stefan

Three reasons, in his words

01

Personal instruction

"I offer personalized, one on one instruction with flexible scheduling, rather than passing students between instructors or working around a large flight school's schedule. I focus on each student's individual strengths and weaknesses so their training is efficient and consistent."

02

Affordable and straightforward

"My goal is to help students progress without unnecessary flying or added costs, while still maintaining a high standard of safety and proficiency."

03

Safe, confident pilots

"I bring experience as a CFI, CFII, and MEI, and I teach with the goal of creating safe, confident pilots, not simply getting students through a checkride."

A second instructor is joining the team, so scheduling stays flexible as more students come on board.

Next step

Come fly with Stefan

The best way to find out if flying is for you is a discovery flight. 1.5 hours, $140, and you fly the airplane.

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Downtown St. Petersburg at dusk, seen from under the wing of the Cessna 172