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Tailwheel Instruction

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$120 / hour

Sea Plane Instruction

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$120 / hour

Backcountry Instruction

Small yellow and white plane on grassy cliff by ocean.

$150 / hour

Sport/Private Pilots License

Sport/Private Pilots License

$100 / hour

Commercial Pilots License

Sport/Private Pilots License

Airline Apps/Interview Prep

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$110 / hour

Airline Apps/Interview Prep

Sport/Private Pilots License

Airline Apps/Interview Prep

Application Review: $50

Interview Prep: $50 / hour

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About The Airport Bums Instructors

Ryan Melendez

––  5,500+ Flight Hours  ––

  • CFI  –  ASEL / ASES 
  • ATP MEL / Commercial ASEL, ASES, AMEL 
  • Instrument Rated
  • Type Rated: DC3, B737, CL65
  • 2,500+ Hours Tailwheel Experience
  • High Performance / Complex / High Altitude Endorsed 

Tyler Abbott

––  400+ Flight Hours  ––

  • CFI  –  ASEL
  • Commercial ASEL, AMEL 
  • Instrument Rated
  • 100+ Hours Tailwheel Experience
  • High Performance / Complex Endorsed


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