Ed Bryce                Last Visit: 07.01.2009


I am retired and do flight instructing because I like to fly and I like to teach. You will learn everything required to be a safe and competent pilot. By flying out of Boeing Field, you will get training that will allow you to fly in and out of any major airport in the world. Because I'm retired, I'm available almost any time of the day, 7 days/week - so I can meet whatever schedule you need. If you have your own airplane, we can use it instead of the Alternate Air flying club planes. See www.AlternateAir.com. You will have to join the club before you can start your training, but if you just want to give it a try, come on down! - Ed

I'm located in Seattle, Washington

Certificates:    Pilot and Flight Instructor.  

Certificate Levels:   Airline Transport Pilot.  

Certificate Ratings:    Airplane Multiengine Land, Airplane Single Engine Sea, Airplane Single and Multiengine and Instrument Airplane.  

Flight Instruction Rate:   $30/hour  

Ground Instruction Rate:   $10/hour  

Instruction Plane:   Cessna 150, Cessna 172  

Airplane Rental Rate:   $69/hr and $97/hour  

Instruction Material:    ASA, Sportys, FAA and My own materials.  

Military Experience:   2700 Air Force hours in Boeing 707's  

Airline Experience:   none  

Other languages I speak:   none  

Associations:   Aircraft Owner and Pilot Association (AOPA).  

Operate Airports:   Boeing Field. BFI  

Awards of Merit:   none  

Special Offer:   none  

Flight/Flight Instruction Experience
Much of my flight instruction experience is as an Air Force instructor teaching pilots how to fly WC-135B (Boeing 707) aircraft. As a civilian, I've taught private and instrument students as well as doing aircraft checkouts and flight reviews. I've had instructors who couldn't teach, and instructors who were arrogant beyond belief. I'm not one of them. If you would like calm, thoughtful, and thorough instruction, give me a call.

Educational Background
I have a B. S. in Aeronautical Engineering from the University of Washington, professional flight training from the U. S. Air Force (where I was a flight instructor and pilot examiner), and a strong background in computers and flight simulation. Most importantly, I can put whatever flying issue you may be facing into "plane" language so that you can understand the "why" of something, not just the "what."

Additional Comments
All it takes to start flying, and to see if it's really something you'd like to pursue, is money. And not even that much money! Nothing in advance, pay-as-you-go, and if you like it (and I know you will!!!) THEN you bring more money and actually get your license! Most people think that the air flowing over the wings makes an airplane fly... actually, it's money!


Photo Gallery