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Couldn’t have asked for a better instructor!
I have had Chase as my CFII for my Instrument rating. He is an amazing instructor; his explanations are crisp, clear and for the technically minded he goes to the extra lengths to give you a scientific explanation of why you do certain things, why certain procedures are the way they have been designed and how the airplane and the power plant works for you to be come a better pilot in general. Chase is an interesting man - he used to be a professor before and he loves to teach and loves flying. It shows! I can’t recommend him enough; please take a lesson from him as he has a lot to give.
Amazing CFI!!!
Chase is an amazing instructor. He is very knowledgeable, and a great pilot. He instructs because he love to teach, and loves to fly, and it shows in his care for his students. He works very hard so his students succeed. He got me through my PPL, and I was very prepared for my Oral and checkride. I will continue to use him for everything! I would strongly recommend Chase as your instructor at, any point in your flying career.
Encouraging and Energetic Through A Long Process
Chase loves what he does and he shows up every lesson with energy to help you improve. His positivity is so helpful to build confidence and skills over time. His encouragement versus correction ratio is just right to keep the progress coming. I highly recommend Chase!
Students that find him, keep him
Chase is professional, incredibly knowledgeable, experienced and absolutely qualified for the job of CFI/CFII/AGI. He’s an encyclopedia of aviation knowledge. He knows systems, understands and respects weather, the rules and courtesies of communication, practicalities and logistics of cross-country planning, and is the only person I know that understands and can explain the lift equation. He can (and will) reference any FAR, and has the ability to jump in any airplane and give you a tutorial on any piece of glass in there. He doesn’t just recite, but has demonstrated how to safely handle emergencies, and won’t leave you alone in an airplane until you can demonstrate the same. He will make sure you truly understand the fundamentals, maneuvers, know what and how to use all of your available resources, and will do everything he can to ensure you have every single tool you need to succeed. He can and will be tough on you. His expectations and standards are high.
All of this makes Chase a phenomenal instructor.
What makes Chase the person you want analyzing your ADM, as your mentor, your aviation advocate, your cheerleader, accountability buddy, (like Andre said) partner, and frankly, any part at all of your aviation journey, is that he genuinely cares. He wants to see you succeed. He will do everything he can to ensure you do. To ensure you leave him a better pilot, a safe pilot. He wants to build an aviation community. And he wants you to be a part of it, and to feel like you belong to it.
Whomever you are and whatever rating you’re after, he will always care. Whatever your aviation dreams and goals are, yes, you’ll require a competent, knowledgeable instructor. But aviation definitely doesn't just need more “auto” pilots in the sky. The future of aviation requires pilots with as much love, passion and excitement for flying as it does textbook knowledge. The aviation community is only going to survive through those with genuine excitement, admiration and absolute ecstatic appreciation for the ability to get in the air, and yes it needs to be coupled with that brainiac textbook knowledge.
Chase flies because he genuinely LOVES to fly. And lucky for those of us that need a CFI, he happens to be incredibly smart and great at instructing, which is why, students that find him, keep him.
All of this makes Chase a phenomenal instructor.
What makes Chase the person you want analyzing your ADM, as your mentor, your aviation advocate, your cheerleader, accountability buddy, (like Andre said) partner, and frankly, any part at all of your aviation journey, is that he genuinely cares. He wants to see you succeed. He will do everything he can to ensure you do. To ensure you leave him a better pilot, a safe pilot. He wants to build an aviation community. And he wants you to be a part of it, and to feel like you belong to it.
Whomever you are and whatever rating you’re after, he will always care. Whatever your aviation dreams and goals are, yes, you’ll require a competent, knowledgeable instructor. But aviation definitely doesn't just need more “auto” pilots in the sky. The future of aviation requires pilots with as much love, passion and excitement for flying as it does textbook knowledge. The aviation community is only going to survive through those with genuine excitement, admiration and absolute ecstatic appreciation for the ability to get in the air, and yes it needs to be coupled with that brainiac textbook knowledge.
Chase flies because he genuinely LOVES to fly. And lucky for those of us that need a CFI, he happens to be incredibly smart and great at instructing, which is why, students that find him, keep him.
Fly to Learn, Learn to Fly.
Instruction is not Chase's primary profession, he does this because he loves flying and humbling learning from each student. Professional but relaxed, definitely organized but also fun; if you can get onto his schedule, you would be doing your flying a huge favor while making a new friend and joining a community. Chase is a "local" at the legendary MYF airport and well connected, for example; ask Chase to take you over to the Aeromechanix hangar and have an IA or A&P explain a particular system, vacuum, electrical, etc... or have Chase show you how to hand prop an airplane on his very own humble yet beautiful 1941 cloth covered Taylorcraft. Not a lot of opportunities like this still exist. If you are going to fly; do it right, get it all.
Not just an Instructor, a PARTNER!
I recently earned my Instrument Rating, my proudest achievement yet as a pilot. Chase approaches each lesson with a mindset to make sure you advance in knowledge, skill, and experience with every flight. Training for your Instrument Rating is hard work (anything worth achieving is supposed to be hard, right?) but Chase makes sure you are still having fun along the way! Chase is more than just an Instructor; he is a partner who is committed to helping you achieve your aviation goals and training you to the highest professional standards.
Excellent Instructor
I've had the privilege to fly with Chase since he began his aviation journey. From day one, I knew Chase would make a great instructor. He was quick to learn new concepts and was able to perform maneuvers nearly perfect. Since our first flight, I've watched him earn each certificate and rating at an incredible pace. Chase will challenge you and will transform you into a good and safe pilot. Whether you are new to aviation or need to earn your instrument rating or commercial certificate, Chase will provide you quality instruction and will help you reach your aviation goals. I highly recommend Chase without any reservations.
Enthusiastic, Competent, Fun Instructor!
I came to Chase by way of referral. I had come back to flying after a significant layoff, and wanted to become instrument current after a 15+ year lapse. His boundless enthusiasm for all things aviation is infectious. After talking about what I wanted to do, Chase outlined a well paced plan to get me to IPC condition. Each lesson was demanding, but not overwhelming.
Mistakes were learning opportunities, complete with explanations of where my rust had interfered with my progress. Debriefings were on target, complete with notes of what to cover on the ground. The time was used wisely and efficiently. His structured style for IFR fit me well, with easy to learn flows and memory aids. I completed my IPC, and flew soft IFR the next day.
Chase is thorough, professional, and extremely knowledgeable. If he doesn't know an answer at the time, by your next session he will. Thank you for getting me back up in the clouds!
PS: He doesn't really take gold bullion. Or maybe he does, I didn't have any.
Mistakes were learning opportunities, complete with explanations of where my rust had interfered with my progress. Debriefings were on target, complete with notes of what to cover on the ground. The time was used wisely and efficiently. His structured style for IFR fit me well, with easy to learn flows and memory aids. I completed my IPC, and flew soft IFR the next day.
Chase is thorough, professional, and extremely knowledgeable. If he doesn't know an answer at the time, by your next session he will. Thank you for getting me back up in the clouds!
PS: He doesn't really take gold bullion. Or maybe he does, I didn't have any.
Great Instructor
Chase helped me get my Instrument Rating. He is an excellent pilot with knowledge that is truly impressive. As a CFI and CFII, his ability to teach while making flying a fun and safe experience has brought me a comfort and confidence that I had never felt in an airplane before. Anyone who flys with Chase will become a more knowledgable and safer pilot. I cannot recomend him enough for ground or flight lessons.
Best Instructor
“In over 4yrs of flight training, from my private pilot certification to instrument now to commercial, I have had over 10 flight instructors (mainly due to instructors moving on in their career). Chase is by far the best and easiest to learn from. I haven’t had a lesson yet where I haven’t felt more confident about my abilities, what I need to do to be a better pilot and the confidence that I can attain those goals. Beyond being incredibly knowledgeable about how to fly at many levels, Chase’s knowledge about the rules and regulations and the “spirit” behind them makes it easier to understand, and integrate. He is not only a very capable, knowledgeable pilot, he is the best teacher I have had to date. Chase not only teaches flight and knowledge, but builds confidence as well. While I would never say that being or learning how to be a pilot is easy, in perspective, learning has never been as easy and as fun as it has been with Chase.”
Chase is awesome!
Chase is a fantastic instructor who understands the principles of flying and can relate them in an easy to understand manner. He is super awesome to learn from and fly with. I highly recommend training with Chase. He is a great guy.
