Student First, Period.

Admit What You Don’t Know and Look It Up Together
A great pilot isn’t afraid to find the answer—they know how to look for it.

Understand and Teach the Full Aircraft Envelope
Every pilot should understand the full performance capabilities and limitations of the aircraft. No surprises, no excuses.

Train Year-Round
True proficiency comes from mastering all conditions. Pilots trained here fly through every season.

Treat the Aircraft Well
Respect the machine. Protect the systems, minimize wear, and operate with care—whether on the ground or in the air.

Be Prepared Before Every Flight
Whether it’s chair flying, reviewing checklists, or understanding the day’s objectives, preparation is the foundation of success in the air.

Be on Time, Every Time
Professionalism starts on the ground. Show up ready to lead.

Follow the Syllabus
The syllabus is the baseline; mastery lies in going further.

Maneuvers Without Delay (Slow is smooth, smooth is fast)
Precision and immediacy are the standard. No wasted time or motion.

Use Different DPEs for Every Rating
No shortcuts. Pilots should demonstrate their skills to a range of evaluators.

Simulate the Unexpected
Failures, emergencies, and surprises are trained until they’re second nature. Students handle emergencies like just another maneuver—calm, systematic, and precise.

Train to Be an Instructor
Even if students never teach, they should understand the material well enough to explain it to others.

Every Landing Is Deliberate and Precise, Planned and Expected, “Good enough” isn’t good enough.

Crosswinds Are Your Playground
Crosswind landings and takeoffs should be second nature—no fear, no hesitation.

Precision in the Pattern
Sloppy patterns have no place in elite aviation. Fly them tight, efficient, and consistent.

Hand Fly First, Autopilot Second
Master the aircraft by feel before trusting automation.

Fill in the Gaps
No matter where training started, students leave here with every box checked.