The rusty pilot program isn't a fixed syllabus — it's built around where you actually are and what you actually need. Here's how it typically unfolds.
Step 1 · Free
Initial Consultation
A 30-minute conversation — phone or Zoom — to understand your background, how long you've been away, and what your goals are. No pressure, no commitment. We figure out a realistic timeline and what the training will actually cost before you spend a dollar.
Step 2
Ground Review
Before we get in the airplane, we cover the basics — regulations, airspace, weather, aircraft systems. What you've forgotten, what's changed, and what you need to know for your first flight back. This can be done virtually or in person at KBAF.
Step 3
Dual Flight Instruction
Back in the airplane — dual with Andrew. We start with basics: preflight, taxi, pattern work, and landings. We go at your pace. The goal is rebuilding confidence alongside skills, not rushing through a checklist.
Step 4
Flight Review (if needed)
If your flight review has lapsed, we complete it as part of the return-to-flying sequence. No need for a separate appointment — it's built into the program naturally once you're ready.
Step 5
Solo Currency
Once you're proficient and current, you fly. That's the whole point. Most pilots are surprised by how quickly skills come back once they're in the airplane with a calm, patient instructor.
