FLIGHT TRAINING
If you are considering flying lessons in Seattle, you've come to the right place! Alternate Air is fortunate to work with a group of highly qualified and passionate certified flight instructors (CFIs). Our member CFIs will work individually with you to achieve your aviation goals. Teaching under FAA Part 61, you will have the most flexibility to train at your learning style and your pace!
Each instructor works independently and sets their own schedules/rates. Have trouble choosing? Please contact us for assistance.
Each instructor works independently and sets their own schedules/rates. Have trouble choosing? Please contact us for assistance.
FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR BIOS
John La Porta
My name is John La Porta and I am the Chief Flight Instructor here at Alternate Air.
I am passionate about flying and flying out of Boeing airport. Ever since I earned my private pilot license at Boeing in 1974, I've flown a variety of general aviation aircraft, both single- and multi-engine - Cessna, Piper, Mooney (my favorite), and Beech.
I have been a flight instructor since 2001. In that time I have helped many students obtain their licenses.
I have had many students begin their flight careers with me. For example, one student is now flying C-17's out of Joint Base Lewis-McChord. With another student, I was his 5th flight instructor after he flew at Everett, Renton, Auburn, and Boeing. He not only completed his Private Pilot's License with me, and subsequently went on to earn his Instrument rating and Commercial license in Florida.
If you listen and follow instructions, there is a good chance you will be able to make your first take off on your first flight.
Please contact me to discuss your flight opportunities.
Phone: (206) 763-7511 or (206) 595-9012
E-mail
I am passionate about flying and flying out of Boeing airport. Ever since I earned my private pilot license at Boeing in 1974, I've flown a variety of general aviation aircraft, both single- and multi-engine - Cessna, Piper, Mooney (my favorite), and Beech.
I have been a flight instructor since 2001. In that time I have helped many students obtain their licenses.
I have had many students begin their flight careers with me. For example, one student is now flying C-17's out of Joint Base Lewis-McChord. With another student, I was his 5th flight instructor after he flew at Everett, Renton, Auburn, and Boeing. He not only completed his Private Pilot's License with me, and subsequently went on to earn his Instrument rating and Commercial license in Florida.
If you listen and follow instructions, there is a good chance you will be able to make your first take off on your first flight.
Please contact me to discuss your flight opportunities.
Phone: (206) 763-7511 or (206) 595-9012
Ed Bryce
I am currently only accepting students for check outs, flight reviews and IPCs. I am no longer accepting students pursuing training towards a certificate or rating.
As a professional Flight instructor specializing in primary and instrument flight training, I have been very successful having both Private Pilot students and Instrument students pass their check ride flights in the minimum time required by the FAA. I have over 7,500 hours of flight time since earning my own Private Pilot Certificate in 1969 and have flown aircraft ranging from a Piper Cub on floats to an Air Force WC-135B (Boeing 707) Weather Reconnaissance aircraft.
As a former Air Force flight instructor and pilot examiner, and a University of Washington Aeronautical Engineer, I will make sure that you are fully prepared to be both safe and competent with the lowest possible expense. I keep a close eye on the bottom line: both the flying time (which translates directly into money) and your competence at safely maneuvering the airplane and meeting all the FAA requirements.
With almost 4,000 hours of instruction given, I can safely say that the biggest determining factor in how well you will do is how much studying you devote to learning the material prior to arriving for each lesson and in taking and passing the FAA’s knowledge test (aka the “written”) early in your training. That coupled with consistent lessons once or twice a week, is the real key to success. Getting along with your instructor is important, but your own drive to succeed is critical.
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As a professional Flight instructor specializing in primary and instrument flight training, I have been very successful having both Private Pilot students and Instrument students pass their check ride flights in the minimum time required by the FAA. I have over 7,500 hours of flight time since earning my own Private Pilot Certificate in 1969 and have flown aircraft ranging from a Piper Cub on floats to an Air Force WC-135B (Boeing 707) Weather Reconnaissance aircraft.
As a former Air Force flight instructor and pilot examiner, and a University of Washington Aeronautical Engineer, I will make sure that you are fully prepared to be both safe and competent with the lowest possible expense. I keep a close eye on the bottom line: both the flying time (which translates directly into money) and your competence at safely maneuvering the airplane and meeting all the FAA requirements.
With almost 4,000 hours of instruction given, I can safely say that the biggest determining factor in how well you will do is how much studying you devote to learning the material prior to arriving for each lesson and in taking and passing the FAA’s knowledge test (aka the “written”) early in your training. That coupled with consistent lessons once or twice a week, is the real key to success. Getting along with your instructor is important, but your own drive to succeed is critical.
Jordon Triggs
I'm a passionate Certified Flight Instructor dedicated to instructing students. Unlike some instructors, I am not using instruction time to race towards the airlines. I look forward to working with, and sticking with you to achieve your goals. Instruction is a part-time job for me, I'm availble nights and weekends. Please reach out to discuss how we can attain your dreams of flight -- together.
I am currently looking for one or two more motivated students. I am both a CFI & CFII so can help you all the way up to CFII.
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I am currently looking for one or two more motivated students. I am both a CFI & CFII so can help you all the way up to CFII.