Discover the thrill of Flying With Shawn, a SF Bay Area Certified Flight Instructor

Let Your Dreams Take Flight.

A young man with dark hair and light skin, wearing a white shirt and a watch on his left wrist, standing outdoors in front of a blue and white airplane on a grassy airfield during overcast weather.

Experience the exciting world of aviation with Shawn Hoelsch, a Certified Flight Instructor based out of Livermore, CA (LVK). With a hands-on approach and training that is personalized for you and the way you learn, I will help you achieve whatever your aviation goals are!

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I Will Help You:

  • Take a discovery flight and experience the world from new heights. Let's make your aviation dreams take flight!

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  • Take your aviation knowledge to the next level with personalized instruction and hands-on experience. Shawn can help you earn your:

    • Sport Pilot License (SPL)

    • Private Pilot License (PPL)

    • Commercial Pilot License (CPL)

  • Whether it’s for currency, proficiency, or just for your own peace of mind, fly with Shawn to re-hone your safety and skills as a pilot, no matter what stage of the journey you are on. Fly with confidence and expertise!

    • Flight Reviews

    • Currency Flights

    • Safety Piloting

    • Mock Checkrides

    • Skills & Maneuvers Refresher

Need help figuring out your path?

DISCOVERY FLIGHTS.

A Discovery Flight is a first-time flight which serves as both an initial flight lesson, but also as a safe, fun, and unforgettable way for you to experience aviation for the first time.

Book a discovery flight or gift it to a friend or family member!

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FLIGHT TRAINING.

Courses of training are available for whatever your aviation goals are, whether it’s to be a weekend sky warrior or start on the path towards a piloting career.

Check out our training page to see what options make sense for your training goals!

LEARN MORE ABOUT TRAINING

What Clients Are Saying

  • Thoroughly enjoyed my flight with Shawn! . . . I’d give 6 ⭐️ , if I could . . . He’s safe, and easy to converse with. I asked a ton of questions and he was knowledgeable and kind to answer all of them. Fantastic experience!

    — Rebekah (From Google Reviews)

  • Took a discovery flight with Shawn and honestly wasn’t sure what to expect, but it exceeded what I was hoping for . . . Super knowledgeable, easy to talk to, and I never felt like I was in anything but good hands.

    — Kyle (from Google Reviews)

  • There’s no one else I’d rather fly with! Shawn was (obviously) safe, professional, and fun. His communication was clear and teaching was effective. Highly recommend.

    — Travis (from Google Reviews)

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