Three Cessna training aircraft flying in formation near Mount St. Helens during a training mission

MISSION STATEMENT:

Provide high-quality, structured flight training that allows students earn their Certs/Ratings efficiently, safely, and affordably. I will create strong fundamentals, and real-world training reduces unnecessary costs allowing you to accelerate at your own pace without compromising proficiency or aeronautical decision-making.

About me

Flight instructor Quintin Reid standing beside a training airplane in the hangar at Bend Municipal Airport

My name is Quintin Reid I’m a Flight Instructor based at Bend Municipal Airport (KBDN). I help my students learn through their mistakes allowing one to build real world experience, build confidence, and develop the skills they need to fly safely. Every lesson is practical, engaging, and tailored to your pace.

Flight Training

  • Structured, proficiency-based Part 61 program is designed to develop safe, confident FAA-certified Private Pilots in a timeline that fits your schedule, at a reasonable cost.

    • Structured 14-step training syllabus
    • Safety-focused, no skipped steps
    • Flexible scheduling to match your availability
    • Efficient, cost-conscious progression
    • Built for checkride success and continued proficiency

  • Structured IFR training ensures no steps are missed and every skill is truly mastered. Using a 5-step training system, you’ll gain the confidence and proficiency needed to fly safely in IMC.

    1. Aircraft Control by Instruments: Learn precise control using only flight instruments.

    2. IFR Navigation: Navigate confidently en route using modern and traditional IFR tools.

    3. IFR Procedures: Become proficient in approaches, holds, departures, and arrivals.

    4. IFR Flight Planning: Master weather interpretation, alternate planning, and efficient routing.

    5. Checkride Preparation: Fine-tune your skills and knowledge for a successful instrument checkride.

  • Commercial Pilot Training
    • Integrated flight & ground training
    • Builds on previous knowledge for efficient learning
    • Preflight orientation ensures understanding of each lesson
    • Lesson reviews reinforce key maneuvers & concepts

  • • Advanced IFR skills & teaching techniques
    • Master approaches, holds & navigation
    • Safety & ADM emphasized
    • Checkride-focused, proficiency-based

  • My Flight Review program is designed to refresh skills, reinforce safety, and ensure you meet FAA requirements with confidence. Each review is tailored to your experience level and flying goals, with a focus on practical proficiency and real-world decision-making.

    • FAA-compliant flight review (ground & flight)
    • Customized to your aircraft and mission
    • Emphasis on safety, ADM, and risk management
    • Review of regulations, procedures, and maneuvers
    • Conducted efficiently with no wasted time

  • My Instrument Proficiency Check is structured to restore instrument proficiency and instrument currency. Each IPC is tailored to your experience, aircraft, and missions, ensuring you leave confident and current.

    • FAA-compliant Instrument Proficiency Check
    • Customized to your aircraft and avionics
    • Focus on real-world IFR scenarios and ADM
    • Review of approaches, holds, and enroute procedures
    • Efficient, proficiency-based completion

Single-engine airplane flying over canyon landscape at sunset during flight training