Personal instruction from James and Ella. Support from fellow CFIs in the club. Shared resources, clear next steps, and people who want to see you fly.
San Diego area · Independent instructors at Plus One Flyers
The structure and support you want from a flight school, with the flexibility of independent instructors in a flying club.
When your primary instructor is unavailable, we coordinate with other CFIs in the club to help keep training rolling. A clear handoff helps the next instructor understand your progress and the next lesson.
Coverage is coordinated around instructor qualifications, aircraft, and availability.
Training materials, planning tools, and checkride preparation resources give you direction between lessons. We help you connect what you study on the ground to what you do in the airplane.
Learn alongside people working toward their own aviation goals. Peer support, shared questions, and access to fellow instructors make training feel less like something you have to figure out alone.
Start with a conversation about your goals, your schedule, and what good training looks like for you.
San Diego area flight instruction in the Cessna 172 and Piper PA-28. Build a clear plan for your next step in the cockpit.
Multi-Engine Instructor (MEI), CFI, and CFII in the San Diego area, with support from fellow instructors and a community invested in your progress.
We work with other CFIs in Plus One Flyers to coordinate coverage and share support. You keep a primary point of contact while gaining access to a wider instructor community when you need it.
Tell us what you want to accomplish. We’ll talk through the instruction, preparation, and aircraft that fit your goals.
A first conversation, a realistic training plan, and preparation for the milestones ahead.
02Connect instrument knowledge, cockpit procedures, and good decision-making with consistent instruction.
03Talk with us about proficiency, flight reviews, commercial training, or checkride preparation.
Start with reliable references. Then ask us for the shared training materials and planning resources that fit your stage of training.
Ask for the resource collectionFind the Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge, Airplane Flying Handbook, and instrument references.
Know the standards behind the knowledge, risk management, and skills you are developing.
Read the club’s current membership information and joining process directly from Plus One Flyers.
A simple sheet for your goal, preparation, debrief, and next steps. Print it or save it as a PDF.
Use current references and the materials selected with your instructor for your aircraft and training plan.
You don’t need all the answers before reaching out. Bring your goals and questions; we’ll work through the next steps together.
Talk with James or Ella about your experience, timeline, schedule, and what you want to get out of flying.
Review the club’s joining process, training prerequisites, current costs, and the resources you’ll need.
Set your next lesson, prepare between flights, and coordinate instructor support as your training progresses.
Understand the full cost before you commit. Aircraft rental, instructor time, and club fees are separate items. Ask for current rates and a realistic plan for your goals.
Tell us a little about yourself. We’ll help you find a sensible starting point and the support to keep going.
