Our Instructors

One of the keys to getting a quality flight education is to learn from the most qualified instructors. That’s why we have exceptionally high standards for our team.

Instructors are independent contractors who are approved to teach at Stanford Flying Club. The instruction rate is $110 / hour.

Luis Gil
Luis Gil

CFI ∙ CFII ∙ MEI

He is an Airline Pilot who flies for a major US Airline with routes in 41 states...

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Sergey Kataev
Sergey Kataev

CFI

Sergey started flying hang gliders in Russia 25 years ago and earned his private pilot's license in Scotland...

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Hari Komaragiri
Hari Komaragiri

CFI

Hari is an accomplished instructor pilot who moved to the SF Bay Area in 2023...

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Oscar Martinez
Oscar Martinez

CFI

Oscar has been flying since 2016 when he earned his private pilot and commercial pilot certificates. Now he is a passionate teacher...

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Kaamil Mohammed
Kaamil Mohammed

CFI ∙ CFII ∙ MEI

With several hundred flight hours and experience flying across the USA, Kaamil brings hands-on expertise and a calm, focused approach to instruction...

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Kyle Oppenheim
Kyle Oppenheim

CFI

Kyle is a cross-country pilot who loves big skies, bold trips, and sharing the joy of flying. He has explored everything from the snowy peaks of Tahoe to the deep, winding canyons of Arizona...

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Kevin Vergho
Kevin Vergho

CFI ∙ CFII ∙ MEI

He has been a Commercial Pilot and Flight Instructor since 1993.

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Location:

Palo Alto Airport
1901 Embarcadero Way, Ste 105
Palo Alto, CA 94303

Call:

650-858-2200