services

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    FLIGHT INSTRUCTION

    Personalized, one-on-one flight instruction for eager learners who want clear guidance, steady support, and room to set their own pace.

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    AIRCRAFT FERRYING

    Reliable aircraft ferrying support for owners who need their plane moved safely, efficiently, and with clear communication from start to finish.

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    FLIGHT REVIEW PREP

    Focused flight review preparation for pilots who want to refresh their skills, build confidence, and feel ready for their next flight review.

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    resource hub

    Helpful pilot resources, aviation guidance, and practical information to make your next step in flying easier to understand.

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Whether you’re starting flight training, looking for support as a student pilot, or trying to understand your next step in aviation, Lima Charlie offers practical instruction and guidance without the old-school ego. Work with Elsie for clear answers, approachable training, and support that helps aviation feel easier to navigate.

Flight Instruction + Aviation Guidance

One-on-one training with a modern, practical approach.

Flight training should feel challenging, not confusing. Elsie offers personalized, one-on-one instruction for eager learners who want clear guidance, steady support, and room to set their own pace.

Whether you’re just starting out, building confidence, preparing for a flight review, or sharpening specific skills, Elsie meets you where you are and helps you understand the full picture of flying, not just the next lesson.

What You’ll Learn

Learn + Meet ACS Standards

Build the knowledge, skill, and confidence needed to meet FAA Airman Certification Standards and fly with real-world understanding.

Preflight + Aircraft Familiarity

Learn how to inspect the aircraft, understand what you’re looking at, and feel confident before you ever leave the ground.

Takeoff + Landing Practice

Build strong habits around takeoffs, approaches, landings, go-arounds, and overall aircraft control.

Aircraft Control + Maneuvers

Practice the core skills needed to safely and confidently operate the aircraft.

Radio Communication

Learn how to communicate clearly and confidently instead of freezing when the radio starts talking back.

Navigation + Flight Planning

Understand how to plan a flight, read charts, build routes, and make smart decisions before and during your flight.

Weather + Safety Awareness

Learn how weather impacts flying and how to make safe, practical go/no-go decisions.

Emergency Procedures

Build the confidence to stay calm, think clearly, and respond appropriately when something unexpected happens.

AND SO MUCH MORE

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Black and white photo of a pilot's hand controlling the airplane's instrument panel from the cockpit.

Why Train With Elsie

Elsie’s instruction is built around more than just checking boxes. She helps students understand the “why” behind what they’re learning, so they can become safer, more confident, and more capable pilots.

Her teaching style is calm, approachable, and hands-on. She explains things clearly, keeps the process grounded, and creates space for questions without making aviation feel intimidating or gatekept.

This is flight training for people who want to truly understand what they’re doing.

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flight review

Get clear, focused support before your next flight review. This service is built for pilots who want to refresh their skills, review key procedures, and feel more confident before getting back in the cockpit.

Elsie offers one-on-one guidance to help you strengthen your flying, sharpen decision-making. Whether you need a full refresher or just want to fine-tune specific skills, flight review prep is designed to make the process feel clear, useful, and approachable.

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aircraft ferrying

Have an aircraft that needs to get from one place to another? Lima Charlie Air offers ferry flights for aircraft owners throughout the U.S., with international flights considered case by case.

Since every ferry flight is different, the best place to start is by reaching out directly. Include the aircraft type, current location, destination, timeline, and any details you already have. From there, Elsie can review the trip and help figure out what’s realistic, what’s needed, and the best next step.

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RATES

  • BASIC INSTRUCTION
    $75/hr
    For private pilot training, demo flights, initial flight lessons, and general one-on-one flight instruction.

    ADVANCED INSTRUCTION
    $85/hr
    For commercial pilot training and more advanced flight instruction.

  • $200 flat rate for up to 3.5 hours
    Additional time is billed at the basic instruction rate of $75/hr.

  • FERRYING & PLANE RENTAL RATES COMING SOON

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