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MISSION STATEMENT:

My mission is to provide high-quality, structured flight instruction that helps students earn their ratings efficiently, safely, and affordably. I create strong fundamentals, real-world training to reduce unnecessary costs and accelerate progress — without compromising proficiency or aeronautical decision-making.

About me

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My name is Quintin Reid I’m a Flight Instructor based at Bend Municipal Airport (KBDN). I help my students learn through experience, build confidence, and develop the skills they need to fly safely. My lessons are practical, engaging, and tailored to each student’s pace.

Flight Training

  • This structured, proficiency-based Part 61 program is designed to develop safe, confident FAA-certified Private Pilots in a timeframe that fits your schedule, at a reasonable cost, and with a foundation for lifelong learning.

    • Structured 14-step training syllabus
    • Safety-focused, no skipped steps
    • Flexible scheduling to match your availability
    • Efficient, cost-conscious progression
    • Built for checkride success and continued proficiency

  • My structured IFR training ensures no steps are missed and every skill is truly mastered. Using a 5-step training system, you’ll gain the confidence and proficiency needed to fly safely in IMC.

    1. Aircraft Control by Instruments: Learn precise control using only flight instruments.

    2. IFR Navigation: Navigate confidently en route using modern and traditional IFR tools.

    3. IFR Procedures: Become proficient in approaches, holds, departures, and arrivals.

    4. IFR Flight Planning: Master weather interpretation, alternate planning, and efficient routing.

    5. Checkride Preparation: Fine-tune your skills and knowledge for a successful instrument checkride.

  • Commercial Pilot Training
    • Integrated flight & ground training
    • Builds on previous knowledge for efficient learning
    • Preflight orientation ensures understanding of each lesson
    • Lesson reviews reinforce key maneuvers & concepts

  • • Advanced IFR skills & teaching techniques
    • Master approaches, holds & navigation
    • Safety & ADM emphasized
    • Checkride-focused, proficiency-based

  • My Flight Review program is designed to refresh skills, reinforce safety, and ensure you meet FAA requirements with confidence. Each review is tailored to your experience level and flying goals, with a focus on practical proficiency and real-world decision-making.

    • FAA-compliant flight review (ground & flight)
    • Customized to your aircraft and mission
    • Emphasis on safety, ADM, and risk management
    • Review of regulations, procedures, and maneuvers
    • Conducted efficiently with no wasted time

  • My Instrument Proficiency Check is structured to restore instrument proficiency and instrument currency . Each IPC is tailored to your experience, aircraft, and missions, ensuring you leave confident and current.

    • FAA-compliant Instrument Proficiency Check
    • Customized to your aircraft and avionics
    • Focus on real-world IFR scenarios and ADM
    • Review of approaches, holds, and enroute procedures
    • Efficient, proficiency-based completion

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CONTACT

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