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UPWIND AVIATION
PROGRAMS OVERVIEW
Empower Your Career
PRIVATE PILOT CERTIFICATE
What You Need
Our Private Pilot Certificate has been a great fit for many of our students in the past. If this is what you’re looking for, make sure to sign up today. Feel free to reach out with any questions or to learn more.
COMMERCIAL PILOT CERTIFICATE
Jump In
Whether you’re considering a career change or simply looking to improve your skills, our Commercial Pilot Certificate offers everything you need and more. Contact us today with any questions or for more information.
PROGRAMS OVERVIEW
Empower Your Career
INSTRUMENT RATING
Our instrument rating is designed to make you a better and safer pilot. Since instrument flying is such a vital part of aviation, we tailor our program to each individual student to ensure proficiency.
CERTIFIED FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR (CFI)
Our Certified Flight Instructor course is the best way to add a skillset that will either provide you with a professional instructor career or get you to the major airlines.
CERTIFIED FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR- INSTRUMENT (CFI-I)
Make yourself marketable by adding the ability to teach instrument flying to your existing CFI certificate.
ABOUT UPWIND AVIATION
Promoting Aviation Safety
Ever since opening our doors, we’ve set our goals for individuals to achieve their career and life dreams. We are committed to providing excellent training and resources so that you, our student, will discover the joy of flying while being safe. With flexible program options, we tailor the training for your needs to ensure your goal is accomplished.
OUR FLEET
Cessna 172N equipped with a Garmin G3X and Garmin GTN 750
Cessna 150F equipped with a Garmin GNS 530W is fully IFR equipped and rents for 140$/hour
Our Beechcraft Baron B58 is used for Multi engine training and time building. It comes equipped with a full Garmin suite, including the G500txi, GTN 750 and GTN 650, GFC 600 auto pilot. Priced at 500$/ hour, training includes the plane, fuel and instructor.
UPWIND AVIATION TEAM
Helping Students Grow
KRISTIAN STROEMSVIK
Program Director - CFI,CFI-I, MEI
Energetic and driven, Kristian Stroemsvik is the owner and chief flight instructor of Upwind Aviation. Kristian is always excited to take on the next challenge and help students grow.
