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
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
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
CFI
Hari is an accomplished instructor pilot who moved to the SF Bay Area in 2023...
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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
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
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
CFI ∙ CFII ∙ MEI
He has been a Commercial Pilot and Flight Instructor since 1993.
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