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THE SKY
IS NOT THE LIMIT

PERSONALIZED FLIGHT INSTRUCTION

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Our Services

OUR WORK

OUR PLANE

OUR PLANE

The Piper Cherokee 180 is well-known for its stability, capability and ease of flying. It has an 180HP Lycoming O-360 engine, which has great performance capabilities. It is a reliable VFR machine, and an extremely capable IFR platform. With ADSB In and Out, you get live traffic on the MFD, which adds a level of safety for your training.

 

Our Piper Cherokee180-D also qualifies as a Technically Advanced Aircraft, with its digital Aspen MAX PFD, full-time moving map Aspen MAX MFD, 430WAAS, and an STEC 50 autopilot. It meets all requirements under 61.129(j) for a commercial rating.
 

For more detailed information on the plane's performance and characteristics, follow the link below:   
753-765 PA-28-180 Cherokee D Aircraft Owner's Handbook

ABOUT US

ABOUT

My name is Yulia.
After discovering my passion for flying and earning all of the required ratings, I became an FAA Certified Flight Instructor (CFI-I). Having realized how much I love passing along the knowledge and skills of flying to others,
I formed First Step Aviation.
My company is dedicated to providing quality flight training that will be tailored to your scheduling needs. Whether you are on a career track to become a professional pilot, or are simply looking to fulfill a childhood dream later in life, I would pour just as much of my care and attention into your training. I also vow to always do so guided by the highest standards of safety and professionalism.

Let's go flying!

CONTACT
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CONTACT US

Based at KPSF, Pittsfield Municipal Airport
 
info@firststepaviation.com
Tel: 714-627-7304

Areas covered:

New England, Hudson Valley and Vermont 

Testimonials
Greg King, private pilot

I am beyond grateful for the exceptional instruction I received from Yulia. Throughout my training, she struck the perfect balance of professionalism and approachability. She tailored each lesson to focus on the areas where I needed the most improvement, always ensuring that my learning experience was both positive and meaningful.

Becoming a private pilot requires hard work, and Yulia matched that effort with her own. She put in the same level of dedication to teaching as I did to learning. When I was a bit thick-headed or struggling, she was firm and clear, guiding me through my challenges. But when things clicked, her joy and positivity were contagious.

Her teaching method constantly pushed me to reach the next level, while never forgetting to remind me to enjoy the moment; whether it was taking in the beautiful views from the cockpit or appreciating the magic of just flying. Unlike some instructors who are only focused on logging hours, Yulia genuinely wants to share her passion for aviation with others.

Thanks to her cheerful disposition, thoughtful instruction, and sharing her vast knowledge, I developed the confidence needed to ultimately become "pilot in command." This allowed me to dive deeper into learning and understanding flight, aircraft systems, procedures, and most importantly, safety. If you're looking for an instructor who cares about your growth as much as you do, look no further than Yulia!

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