Dale R. Hersh
Pilot Services

Expert Cirrus Instruction Primary and Instrument training Flight Review IPC in one or our Cirrus SR22T or your own airplane Advanced Aviation Training Devices available more detail

About Me

Dale R. Hersh
I’ve been flying for more than 50 years, all over the world, mostly with America Airlines. Now that I’ve retired from airline flying, I am flight instructing mainly out of Scottsdale Airport (KSDL) in beautiful Cirrus SR22Ts. If you’re interested in learning, I have everything you need from your first lesson through your instrument rating. I also have access to an AATD (Advanced Aviation Training Device), which is a simulator that can greatly enhance training.
Already have a license, how about a refresher course to get rid of the rust. Need an IPC and or Flight Review, I can get that done quickly. If you’re flying a lot with someone who is not rated, I have a “pinch hitter” course to give them a better picture of what’s going on. Even if you just need someone to ride in the right seat to reduce the workload I can help. So feel free to give me a call with any questions.

Happy Flying,

Dale

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Our Services

Initial Flight Training

Find a flight school that has the aircraft you want to fly. Many people start out in a Cessna, but now the Cirrus SR22T has become a very popular choice as it is very high tech, incorporating the latest Garmin Perspective avionics suite

INSTRUMENT RATING

After receiving your PPL most people take a break from the training and enjoy flying with family and friends or even just by themselves, building hours that can be used to get further ratings or licenses. The most common rating that pilots go

IPCs and Flight Reviews

The Federal Aviation Administration not only requires that Instrument rated pilot maintain proficiency to fly in instrument condition, but also mandates that all pilots must have a review by a CFII or other designee every 24 months.

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    Freedom of Flight

    Whether you’re going for a sunset cruise (one of my favorite things to do with friends), going up to Sedona for brunch, or flying to a business meeting this, is the way to go. It greatly shortens your day, but best of all you miss rush hour traffic.

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    What Our Students Say

    Dr. Andy M.
    Student
    After I was away from from flying for an extended period, Dale helped me restore and then advance my Cirrus skill set. He has been my flight instructor for more than 5 years and I again feel confident flying. He consistently challenges me while avoiding overloading me with tasks that would otherwise interfere with my ability to progress. Dale successfully draws on his extensive flight instruction experiences to personalize his teaching style which I find extremely effective. I recently purchased my first airplane and Dale has been a great source of encouragement and guidance in that process.
    Valerie F.
    Student
    I have always wanted to learn to fly, but never seemed to be able to find the time. Finally, after my kids were on their own, I found Dale’s school and scheduled a “introductory flight” to see what it was like. He spent about an hour on the ground explaining what was going to happen and then we did just that. It was fantastic. I could tell he was an experienced instructor, and the lessons were great fun.
    Dr. Andy M.
    Student
    After I was away from from flying for an extended period, Dale helped me restore and then advance my Cirrus skill set. He has been my flight instructor for more than 5 years and I again feel confident flying. He consistently challenges me while avoiding overloading me with tasks that would otherwise interfere with my ability to progress. Dale successfully draws on his extensive flight instruction experiences to personalize his teaching style which I find extremely effective. I recently purchased my first airplane and Dale has been a great source of encouragement and guidance in that process.