Tailwheel endorsements
Build active feet, better sight pictures, and the judgment to handle takeoffs, landings, crosswinds, and the moments in between.
Ask about trainingFreelance CFI · New Philadelphia & Eastern Ohio
Flight
instruction.
Flight instruction built on better instincts near New Philadelphia, Ohio, for new pilots and experienced aviators who want sharper feet, stronger judgment, and more confidence in the airplane.
Train in your aircraft or mine · By arrangement
CommercialInstrumentCFI
A hands-on instructor with a mechanic’s eye for how airplanes work.
Independent instruction
Flexible aircraft options
Fundamentals-first teaching
Safety-minded progression
Ways to train
Training that
stays with you.
Every lesson has a purpose. We will talk through the why, fly the maneuver, and debrief what you actually felt—not just whether the box got checked.
Primary flight training
One-on-one instruction that builds real understanding from the first lesson—not just preparation for the next checkride item.
Ask about trainingFlight reviews & proficiency
Practical reviews and focused refresher flights for pilots who want to knock off rust, sharpen judgment, and fly with confidence again.
Ask about trainingStick-and-rudder clinics
Immersive training built around aircraft control, energy management, coordination, and exploring the airplane in a disciplined way.
Ask about trainingSpin training
Recognition, prevention, and recovery training conducted in an appropriate aircraft, with careful preparation and clear objectives.
Ask about training
Hands-onLearning in airplanes that reward good fundamentals
Meet your instructor
Mechanic’s understanding.
Instructor’s patience.
I’m Jonathan Martin—a Commercial Pilot, Instrument-rated pilot, and Certified Flight Instructor with a background in aviation operations, mechanical systems, industrial maintenance, and team leadership.
That technical background shapes how I teach. I want you to understand what the airplane is doing, feel when it changes, and make good decisions before a small problem becomes a big one. The goal is not simply to complete a maneuver. It is to leave you with a skill you can recognize and use on your own.
- 01Commercial Pilot
- 02Instrument Rating
- 03Certified Flight Instructor
- 04Tailwheel Instruction
How a lesson works
Brief. Fly. Debrief.
Keep the lesson.
Set the objective
We start with your experience, your goals, and the specific skill that will make today’s flight worthwhile.
Build good repetitions
Clear demonstrations, coached practice, and enough room for you to feel what works—not just copy control movements.
Debrief honestly
We finish with what changed, what to keep practicing, and a simple next step you can take into your next flight.
Straightforward rates
Pay for instruction,
not overhead.
Freelance scheduling, personal attention, and no one-size-fits-all syllabus.
01
General flight instruction
$50/ hour
02
Tailwheel instruction
$75/ hour
Instructor rates only. Aircraft, fuel, and airport or owner fees are quoted separately when applicable.
From the logbook
The view is part
of the lesson.
Classic airplanes, changing weather, grass fields, and the kind of flights you remember long after shutdown.
Start a conversation
What do you want to
get better at?
Tell me where you are in your flying and what you want from the next lesson. We can train in your aircraft or discuss availability in mine.