About the Author

I have been flying since 1986 and instructing since 1995.  During that time I  have accumulated over 4,500 hours in airplanes and helicopters, with over 3,500 hours of dual flight instruction given. After obtaining my Private Pilots License here in San Diego, I served in the Army for six years flying both the UH-1 Huey Utility Helicopter and the AH-1 Cobra Attack Helicopter. Upon completion of my term of service, I returned to San Diego and have been instructing full time in airplanes for the last twelve years. I instruct independently utilizing club aircraft at Montgomery Airport and am available for Private Pilot instruction, Commercial Pilot instruction, Instrument Pilot Instruction, Multi-Engine Instruction, Aircraft Checkouts, Biennial Flight Reviews, Instrument Proficiency Checks, Currency Training, Local Area Orientations, and Sightseeing Flights on a Full-time basis. I instruct because I enjoy instructing, not for time building. Therefore, my training programs are focused on training quality and safety while trying to keep costs down. I have both FAA Commercial Helicopter and Airplane Single Engine Land with Instrument ratings, as well as FAA Flight Instructor, Instrument Flight Instructor, Multi-Engine Flight Instructor, Advanced Ground Instructor, and Instrument Ground Instructor certificates.

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Contact the Author:  Bruce J. Elig  CFII/MEI/ATP
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Contact the Author:  Bruce J. Elig  CFII/MEI/ATP                                 Last Updated:  21 April, 2008  

I have created this website to tell viewers all about pilot training, flight instruction, and opportunities to learn to fly, either through a pilot school or independent instruction in the San Diego, California area. It is for viewers seeking flying lessons and flying schools, those who want to find flight training information for obtaining a pilot license, and for those who are already pilots.

These pages will also  provide pilots with information about various flying clubs and San Diego flight training sources, as well as providing information about the steps and requirements associated with becoming a pilot.