PCF Authorized Instructors
At Pacific Coast Flyers we maintain the highest standards in safety and quality. All of our approved CFI must pass a rigorous approval process as well as maintain an excellent safety record and undergo continuous recurrent training to remain current as approved instuctors with PCF.
As independant, private instructors our CFI are free to teach according to their individual skills and to the specific needs of each student. This model attracts instructors that are passionate about flying and teaching and discourages the "hour building" approach to teaching common at many flight schools and corporate flying clubs.
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NAME | RATE | RATINGS | PHONE(S) | EMAIL(S) | CHECKOUTS |
Thomas Boden | $60
![]() https://www.pcflyers.org/instructors?ResID=TBoden Friendly Midwestern attitude and approach to training |
CFI, | CELL:763-202-0854 | EMAIL:This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. EMAIL:This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | C-150,C-172,C-182,PA-28,PA-28R, |
Erwin Castillo | $85
![]() https://www.pcflyers.org/instructors?ResID=ECastillo You can FLY! Aviate, Navigate, and Communicate! Always fly the airplane is what I like to teach. I am passionate about aviation while teaching a safe and fun way to learning the A-Z to getting your private, instrument, or commercial pilot certificate. Want to change careers or just learn to fly, I am the perfect instructor for you! A former bank executive that made the career change to the aviation industry and became a Gold Seal Flight Instructor. If I can do it, so can you! I am also available for Flight reviews, Intro flights, birthdays, anniversary’s, sunset flights, wedding proposals. Come fly with me! Call or text me at: 785.435.9007 (785.IFLY.007) or email me at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
CFI,CFII, IGI | CELL:785-435-9007 | EMAIL:This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | C-150,C-172,PA-28, |
Iris Kwan | $70
![]() Fun and professional instruction for Private, instrument and commercial students. Call/text/email to set up for lessons, discovery flights, club checkouts and flight reviews/IPC. |
CFI,CFII, | CELL:7602248704 HOME:7602248704 | EMAIL:This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | C172-180HP,PA28-180HP, |
Krystene Zehnder | $80
![]() https://www.pcflyers.org/instructors?ResID=KZehnder Fun, quality, and safe flight instruction. To live is to fly. |
CFI,CFII,MEI, | CELL:760-420-6270 | EMAIL:This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | BE95,C-150,C-172,C-182,M20,PA-28,PA-28R,PA-32, |
Kalen Stiles-Sutherland | $65
![]() https://www.pcflyers.org/instructors?ResID=KSutherlan Kalen is a fun and safety-oriented instructor available for flight training. Offering flexible hours to meet your needs and achieve your goals. |
CFI,CFII,AGI | CELL:760-680-0269 | EMAIL:This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | C-172,PA-28, |
Matthew Sparks | $85
![]() https://www.pcflyers.org/instructors?ResID=MSparks I’m your professional instructor for all certificates, ratings, reviews and checkouts with a British twist. I have a B.Ed. teaching credential, and enjoy teaching. I’m also experienced in competition aerobatics, spin and upset attitude recovery training. Come and fly tailwheel or aerobatics with me, or follow the Magenta line. Whether you’re just starting out or need to chase the perfect flight, whether in the high tech Cirrus or in an open cockpit biplane, it’s all fun and I love every second of the privilege. |
CFI,CFII,MEI, | WORK:619-756-3756 | EMAIL:This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | C-150,C-172,C-182,Citabria,PA-28,PA-28R,SportStar,SR22,SR22 G1,SR22 G3, |
Gabriel Wisdom | $65
![]() https://www.pcflyers.org/instructors?ResID=GWisdom Specializing in Flight Reviews, Currency training, Aircraft Check-outs, CFI vacation relief. |
CFI, | CELL:858-775-1181 WORK:858-775-1181 | EMAIL:This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. EMAIL:This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | C-150,C-172,C-182,C-182RG,PA-28,PA-28R,PA-32-300 Cherokee 6,Sport Cruiser,SR22, |
Jeffrey White | $85
![]() https://www.pcflyers.org/instructors?ResID=JWhite Educator with 30 years flight experience. Patient and knowledgeable approach to training, recurrency, and upgrades to advanced ratings and/or endorsements |
CFI,CFII,MEI,CSIP,ATP | CELL:760-845-9713 HOME:760-845-9713 | EMAIL:This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. EMAIL:This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | BE95,C-150,C-172,C-182,C-182RG,Citabria,DA-42NG,M20,PA-28,PA-28R,PA-38,PI-135,Piper Sport,Sport Cruiser,SportStar,SR22, |
Andrew McMahon | $70
![]() https://www.pcflyers.org/instructors?ResID=AMcMahon Affordable, fun, professional instruction for Private, Instrument and Commercial students. Available 7 days a week for discovery flights, club checkouts, flight reviews, and IPCs. Call/text/email to set up a flight. |
CFI,CFII,MEI,IGI,AGI | CELL:925-278-0195 | EMAIL:This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | BE95,C-150,C-172,PA-28,PA-32, |
John Hiltabidle | $70
![]() https://www.pcflyers.org/instructors?ResID=JHiltabidle Tailwheel, Spin training, upset training |
CFI, | CELL:760-845-0767 | EMAIL:This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | C-150,C-172,Citabria,PA-28, |
J. Paul Kling | $60
![]() https://www.pcflyers.org/instructors?ResID=PKling Top quality flight instruction at Pacific Coast Flyers |
CFI,MEI, | CELL:760-258-6467 WORK:760-258-6467 HOME:760-635-1440 | EMAIL:This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. EMAIL:This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | BE95,C-172,C-182,C-182RG,C-340,PA-28,PA-28R,SportStar,SR22, |
Darren Mohle | $80
![]() https://www.pcflyers.org/instructors?ResID=DMohle Private, Instrument, Commercial, Instructor, and ATP instruction in Single and Multi Engine Airplanes, Flight Reviews, IPCs, Complex/High Performance/High Altitude endorsements, and club checkouts. FAA Gold Seal certified. |
CFI,CFII,MEI,ATP | CELL:949-228-4365 | EMAIL:This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | BE95,BE95 Travel Air,C-150,C-172,C-182,C-182RG,C-340,PA-28,PA-28R,PA-32-300,PI-135,SportStar, |
Andrey Poddoubnyi | $70
![]() https://www.pcflyers.org/instructors?ResID=APoddoubnyi Get your flight instruction with personal trainer quality. From Private to Commercial - affordable, professional, efficient. |
CFI, | CELL:760-239-1741 | EMAIL:This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | C-150,C-172,PA-28,PA-28R, |
Brendan McReynolds | $80
![]() https://www.pcflyers.org/instructors?ResID=BMcReynold Brendan is a professional flight instructor (CFI,CFII, MEI, AGI, IGI) that enjoys teaching students from initial training through seasoned pilots that are looking for a refresher course. Brendan uses up to date teaching methods and technology to help students exceed in their training and also offers ground instruction courses. Discounts available to Military, Police and Fire. You can book with Brendan here: https://luckyaviation.youcanbook.me |
CFI,CFII,MEI, | CELL:760-845-7670 | EMAIL:This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | C-150,C-172,C-182,PA-28,PA32-300HP, |
Mark Hulsey | $60
![]() https://www.pcflyers.org/instructors?ResID=MarkHulsey I offer Private, Instrument, Commercial, ATP & Flight Review. Discounted rates for Military, Vets, and First Responders. Retired Marine F/A-18 instructor pilot with 30+ years of aviation experience. Airplane & Helicopter CFI/II/MEI, ATP SEL, MEL, and Helicopter. DPE |
CFI,CFII,MEI,ATP, DPE | CELL:9284864334 | EMAIL:This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | B36TC,BE95 Travel Air,BE36,BE95,C-150,C-172,C-182,C-182RG,PA-28,PA-28R,PA-32,SportStar,SR22, |
David Vaughan | $70
![]() I am an enthusiastic CFII with a passion to teach others. Whether its instruction for your Private Pilot License or just to shake off some rust, I will work with you to reach your goal. Apart from flying, I enjoy surfing, playing volleyball, hiking, cycling, and just about every other outdoor activity. |
CFI,CFII, | CELL:949-878-8483 HOME:949-855-0420 | EMAIL:This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | C172-145HP,C172-160HP,C172-180HP,PA28-180HP, |
Isaiah Gabriel | $70
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CFI,CFII, | CELL:619-822-3972 HOME:619-822-3972 | EMAIL:This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | C-172,PA-28,PA-28R, |
Huy Nguyen | $65
![]() I’m a CFI with a patient approach to flying, an emphasis on safety, and a love for anything aviation. I work part time on avionics and doing pitot static inspections. I’m available for aircraft checkouts, Flight Reviews, and training for Private or Commercial licenses! |
CFI, | CELL:2062513663 HOME:2062513663 | EMAIL:This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | C-172,PA-28, |
June Hill | $70
![]() https://www.pcflyers.org/instructors?ResID=JHill BA/Teaching Cred. Flying should be fun. Patient, confident, & professional. |
CFI,CFII,MEI,BGI,AGI | CELL:760-271-7479 | EMAIL:This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | C-150,C-172,PA-28,PA-28R, |
Maha Calderon | $65
![]() https://www.pcflyers.org/instructors?ResID=MTCalderon At your Pace Private, Instrument and Commercial Instruction. Club Checkouts, Airport Checkouts, Flight Reviews and Instrument Proficiency Checks. 2,500+ hrs flight experience. 20% Military discounts. |
CFI,CFII, | CELL:7605050393 | EMAIL:This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | C-150,C-172,PA-28, |
Samuel Snyder | $65
![]() Professional pilot with the goal to teach efficiently. Not looking to build hours. Im looking to teach safe pilots! |
CFI,CFII, | CELL:4436953496 HOME:4434650024 | EMAIL:This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | C172-160HP,C172-180HP,PA28-180HP,SR22 G1,SR22 G3, |
Jesse Kozak | $70
![]() https://www.pcflyers.org/instructors?ResID=JKozak By Appointment |
CFI,MEI,ATP | CELL:847-477-5827 | EMAIL:This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | |
Aaron Bendett | $65
![]() Certified flight instructor available for private and commercial instruction, flight reviews, etc. Contact me at 8586636767 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to learn more! |
CFI, | CELL:8586636767 | EMAIL:This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | C172-160HP,C172-180HP,PA28-180HP, |
Richard Kullmann | $70
![]() https://www.pcflyers.org/instructors?ResID=RKullmann Flight lessons in the beautiful skies over San Diego county. Get certified as a private or commercial pilot. No medical? Talk to me about the sport pilot certification. I also do high-performance and complex endorsements, aircraft transition training, flight reviews, recurrence training, and Catalina checkouts. The air is beautiful up here. Contact me to start your next adventure or to begin your new career. For more information or to see my availability, checkout my website at https://www.kullairaviation.com. |
CFI, | CELL:760-208-8584 WORK:858-876-8392 | EMAIL:This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. EMAIL:This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | C-172,C-182,C-182RG,PA-28,PA-28R,PA-32,SportStar, |
Chad Irick | $85
![]() https://www.pcflyers.org/instructors?ResID=CIrick Quality flight instruction from PCF |
CFI,CFII,MEI,ATP | CELL:9515016413 HOME:9515016413 | EMAIL:This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | PA28-180HP, |
Chris Hyndman | $65
![]() Detail oriented CFI and A/P emphasis on safety and systems knowledge. consistency is key. |
CFI, | HOME:858-735-5474 | EMAIL:This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. EMAIL:This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | C172-160HP,C172-180HP,PA28-180HP, |
Mike Nichol | $75
![]() https://www.pcflyers.org/instructors?ResID=MNichol Patient, thorough, professional and fun! By appointment for Private Pilot, Commercial, Instrument, Flight Reviews, Club Checkouts, Discovery Flights, HP and Complex endorsements and Ground School |
CFI,CFII, | CELL:760-402-1343 HOME:760-402-1343 | EMAIL:This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | C-150,C-172,C-172 SP,C-182,C-182RG,PA-32,PA-28,PA-28-180,PA-28-181,PA-28R,PA-32-300,SportStar,SR22,SR22 G1,SR22 G3, |
Brian Wolfe | $75
![]() I’m a professional airline pilot and experienced flight instructor available to teach at all skill levels, including brand new students and those seeking advanced ratings. Available for flight reviews and instrument proficiency checks as well. Im an ATP and CFI/CFII/MEI with 2 jet type ratings. I primarily teach out out of French Valley. |
CFI,CFII,MEI,ATP | CELL:951-201-5395 | EMAIL:This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | C172-160HP,C172-180HP,PA28-180HP, |
Tonia Senoo | $70
![]() https://www.pcflyers.org/instructors?ResID=TSenoo Professional, yet relaxed instruction with a background in commercial flying. By Appointment, available Tuesdays, Thursdays, and most weekends |
CFI,CFII,MEI,ATP | HOME:760-421-8610 | EMAIL:This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | C-150M,BE95,C-172,PA-28R,PA28, |
Michael Herlihy | $60
![]() https://www.pcflyers.org/instructors?ResID=MHerlihy Professional Flight training on your schedule. |
CFI,CFII,MEI, | CELL:9496983752 | EMAIL:This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | C-172,PA-28, |
Patrick Mahaffey | $35
![]() https://www.pcflyers.org/instructors?ResID=PMahaffey Advanced Ground Instructor for Private, Instrument, and Commercial training |
AGI, IGI | CELL:760-822-1687 HOME:760-822-1687 | EMAIL:This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | |
CURTIS POPE | $60
![]() Learning to Fly is a Turning Point in anyones life. You will unlock a freedom like none other. If you are ready to take decisive action to unlock the adventure of flight, call me. The results are live-changing. I am dedicated to your success! With nearly three decades of experience in Naval Aviation and General Aviation, I can help you achieve your goals as a Pilot whether they be professional or recreational. Call me ... lets begin or continue the adventure!!! |
CFI, | CELL:760-925-1305 | EMAIL:This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | PA-28-181, |
Kathy Felker | $80
![]() https://www.pcflyers.org/instructors?ResID=KFelker Lets have fun and learn to fly! Full time instructor, for all levels and ratings. Gold Seal, 2001 San Diego Flight Instructor of the Year. 10-week Private Pilot and Instrument Ground School Classes. |
CFI,CFII,MEI,ATP | CELL:760-505-3376 HOME:760-505-3376 | EMAIL:This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | BE95,C-150,C-172,C-182,C-182RG,PA-28,PA-28R, |
Jack McKeon | $70
![]() 3rd Generation pilot. CFI, CFII. Fly all 172s. TCI for Cirrus Platinum Training school |
CFI,CFII, | CELL:7608145683 | EMAIL:This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | C172-180HP, |
Jack Brannock | $60
![]() CFI for all things tailwheel. |
CFI, AGI | CELL:949-374-7811 | EMAIL:This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | Citabria, |
Zachary Miklos | $75
![]() If you have ever dreamed of flight, I want to help you make it a reality. Call or Email to book a lesson |
CFI,CFII, | HOME:7605006783 | EMAIL:This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | C-172,PA-28, |
Nick Carroll | $50
![]() https://www.pcflyers.org/instructors?ResID=NCarroll Lets do some instrument work; initial training, getting current, or 6 month IPC. (858) 204-5995 |
CFI,CFII,MEI,ATP | CELL:858-204-5995 | EMAIL:This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. EMAIL:This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | C-150,C-172,C-182,C-182RG,PA-28,PA-28R, |
Kay Sundaram | $95
![]() Aviation Educator who loves flying (since age 12) and loves teaching pilots. CFI, CFII, MEI, AGI, IGI, aircraft owner (Cirrus hangered at KCRQ), and AOPA Air Safety Institute presenter. Available part-time to teach primary and advanced students in C172, flight reviews, IPCs, and discovery flights. I hope to learn more about your flying goals, and how I may contribute to your success! For more details: http://youcanfly.aopa.org/ambassadors/kay-sundaram |
CFI,CFII,MEI,AGI | CELL:760-707-7105 WORK:760-707-7105 | EMAIL:This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. EMAIL:This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | C-172, |
Russell Defrancesco | $70
![]() https://www.pcflyers.org/instructors?ResID=Defrancisc Experienced Instructor and Commercial Pilot. Available by Appointment for all ratings, flight reviews, Instrument proficiency checks, and practical tests |
CFI,MEI,DPE | HOME:760-492-3286 | EMAIL:This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | BE95,C-150,C-172,C-182,PA-28,PA-28R,SR22, |
Victor Schneider | $70
![]() https://www.pcflyers.org/instructors?ResID=VSchneider Private through ATP instruction, and Taildragger Extraordinaire! |
CFI,ATP | CELL:760-518-2242 | EMAIL:This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | C-150,C-172,C-182,Citabria,PA-28,PA-28R, |
Aren Johnson | $80
![]() Contact me for initial club, plane, and airport checkouts or recurrents! |
CFI, | CELL:760-310-1130 | EMAIL:This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | C-150,C-172,C-182,C-182RG,PA-28,PA-28R,PA-32,SR22, |
Geo Nader | $65
![]() https://www.pcflyers.org/instructors?ResID=GNader CFI for private and commercial training, flight reviews, discovery flights, and club checkouts. Let’s get you flying towards your goals! |
CFI, | CELL:760-787-6487 | EMAIL:This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | C-150,C-172,PA-28, |
Perry Kagan | $75
![]() https://www.pcflyers.org/instructors?ResID=PKagan 35 years of flight training experience! Over 15,000 flight hours, over 7,000 hours instruction given. 90% check ride pass rate. Patient and knowledgeable approach to training, re-currency, and upgrades. I am available Monday through Friday and by appointment on the weekends. Flight Reviews, Instrument Comp. Checks, Aircraft Checkouts are Welcome and Encouraged. |
CFI,CFII,MEI,ATP | CELL:760-213-0092 | EMAIL:This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | AA-5,C-150,C-172,PA-28,PA-28R, |
Lindsey Fry | $70
![]() https://www.pcflyers.org/instructors?ResID=LFry Available for flight reviews and instrument proficiency, by appointment only. |
CFI,CFII,AGI,IGI | CELL:530-520-1326 | EMAIL:This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | C-150,C-172,C-182,C-182RG,PA-28, |
Club instructors are not affiliated with Pacific Coast Flyers beyond their status as checkout instructors. PCF does not employ, endorse, or act in any way as a facilitator of training or instruction. Procedures, costs, and all other member interaction with club instructors for the purposes of general flight training is strictly between the member and the CFI and is not endorsed, warrantied, or provided by Pacific Coast Flyers.