Southern California and Mexico
Need a CFI along on your trip to the Los Angeles Basin or Mexico?
I have many hours of flying between the Bay Area and the Southland. I'll share my knowledge of preferred routes, altitudes, and VFR transitions that keep ATC happy.
Pictured here is San Diego as seen from the VFR corridor over Mission Bay. Incredible sight, but be careful: Class Bravo airspace is everywhere. If you are a bit intimidated by the Los Angeles and San Diego Class B airspace, or if you're unsure your radio skills can keep up with SoCal Approach, then take me along on your trip! We can even arrange to have the time count toward your BFR if yours is coming due.
Heading south of the border? Confused about the changing requirements for international flights? Need help to ensure that your return through U.S. Customs is a smooth one? A quick trip across the border - to Ensenada, San Felipe, or Tijuana would be a great first trip for you to experience the procedures and paperwork. After that you'll be good to go on your own without any difficulty.
For any long distance trip (South, North, or East) I will provide competent and practical instruction on how to get to your destination safely. I have been as far as Denver in a GA aircraft and I have to tell you it really is a fun way to go!
