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

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.
"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."
"My goal is to help students progress without unnecessary flying or added costs, while still maintaining a high standard of safety and proficiency."
"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.
The best way to find out if flying is for you is a discovery flight. 1.5 hours, $140, and you fly the airplane.
