Part 61 instruction with a commercial pilot and CFII. Instrument, tailwheel, complex, and finish-up training, with aircraft available at multiple locations near Daytona Beach — including Spruce Creek (7FL6), Massey Ranch (X50), and other local airports.
I'm Thomas Vidal, an independent Part 61 flight instructor based at Spruce Creek Fly-In in Port Orange, Florida.
I work with students one-on-one — from primary training through advanced ratings and finish-ups. Without the overhead of a large flight school, I can offer flexible scheduling, personalized instruction, and a clear path to your certificate or endorsement.
Whether you're chasing your instrument rating, transitioning to tailwheel, getting your complex endorsement, or finishing a certificate that stalled out elsewhere, I focus on training that actually sticks beyond the checkride.
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Three core focus areas, plus finish-up and recurrent training for active pilots.
Earn or finish your instrument rating with structured, scenario-based training. Real-world IFR, not just hood time.
Endorsement training built on real airmanship. Tailwheel and complex endorsements signed off when you're truly proficient.
Get back in the air. Focused finish-up instruction for stalled training, lapsed certificates, and currency.
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The fastest way to start is a brief intro call. Tell me where you are, where you want to be, and we'll figure out the path.