So, you're eager to embark on the journey to becoming a pilot!

It is highly recommend you start with a Discovery Flight. This exhilarating experience offers you an hour-long flight, during which you'll take the controls with an experienced instructor by your side. As you soar through the skies, relish in the breathtaking southwest vistas while mastering turns, climbs, and descents. It's an incredible opportunity to gauge if flying is your true calling, and it counts as your first hour towards becoming a pilot.

Once back on solid ground, you'll have ample time to discuss any questions you may have about the flight training process with me. Ready to take flight? Click the link below to schedule your Discovery Flight today!

For New Pilots:

Schedule a Discovery Flight

How to Become a Professional Pilot

New Pilot Checklist

Flight training requires dedication, consistency and a lot of studying! Remember, your efforts determine your progress.

The following is pricing per hour.

Aircraft Rental: $150/hour

Flight Instruction: $75/hour

Ground Instruction: $50/hour

Private Pilots

The Federal Aviation Administration requires a minimum of 40 hours of flight time to obtain a Private Pilot Certificate. Understand that the hours it takes to obtain a pilot’s certificate is subject to each individual. The FAA suggests that the average number of hours to obtain a Private Pilot Certificate is approximately 75 hours.

Dual: 20 hours minimum of flight training with an instructor

Solo: 10 hours minimum in a single engine airplane

Instrument Rating

Solo: 50 hours of cross-country flight time as pilot in command. At least 10 of these hours must be in airplanes

Dual: 15 hours of instrument flight training from an instructor

Commercial Pilots

250 hours total

Dual: 20 hour minimum of training with an instructor

Certified Flight Instructor (CFI & CFII)

No Minimums

Airline Transport Pilot (ATP)

Total: 1500 hours

There are numerous organizations that provide scholarships for flight training. A great starting point is the FAA website. Check it out for valuable resources and information to support your aviation dreams!

FAA Aviation Scholarship List

Blonds In Aviation Scholarship Calendar

Please contact me for more information.

Four Corners Regional Airport (KFMN) is located in the heart of Farmington, New Mexico, surrounded by the stunning high desert landscape.

With an average of 279 sunny days each year, KFMN offers ideal weather conditions for consistent and effective flight training. As a Class D Towered airport, it provides an excellent environment for developing and refining radio communication skills with Air Traffic Control—an essential part of any pilot’s training.

The airport is also equipped with multiple instrument approach procedures, making it a prime location for earning an instrument rating or maintaining instrument currency.

Whether you're just starting your aviation journey or working toward advanced certifications, KFMN offers a dynamic and supportive training environment.

KFMN | Farmington, NM

Hello, my name is Emily, and my passion for aviation began with my very first airliner flight as a child. That thrilling sensation of soaring above the world has only deepened with each flight I've taken in my life (and trust me, it still does!).

I embarked on my flight training journey in Fort Collins, Colorado. It was there that I earned my Private Pilot's certificate through a Part 141 program before making the decision to return home to the Four Corners region to complete my Instrument, Commercial and CFI ratings in Farmington, New Mexico.

From the moment I took to the skies alone for the first time, I knew I wanted to become a flight instructor. The pride and enthusiasm my instructors shared with me at every milestone I reached inspired me to share that same excitement with others. Teaching became a natural extension of my love for aviation, and I’m thrilled to help others discover the same sense of accomplishment and wonder.

As a flight instructor, my mission is deeply personal. I aim to offer my community the same incredible opportunity I was fortunate enough to receive and guide fellow aviators to become the safest pilots they can be.