Sean Spoerhase — Flight Instructor

About

Hi, I'm
Sean.

I'm a Certified Flight Instructor based at Corvallis Municipal Airport (KCVO), flying throughout Oregon's Willamette Valley. My goal is simple: help you become a safe, confident, and capable pilot.

I instruct through the Oregon State Flying Club, which provides access to well-maintained club aircraft. If you have your own airplane, I'm happy to instruct in that as well — just bring it and let's fly.

Whether you're taking your very first discovery flight or working toward your instrument rating, I'll tailor every lesson to how you learn best. I'm also currently working toward my CFII to guide students through instrument training in the near future.

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Credentials

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CFI

Certified Flight Instructor — Single Engine Land

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High Performance

Endorsed to fly aircraft with 200+ HP engines

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Complex

Endorsed for retractable gear, flaps & controllable prop

What I Offer

Training
Programs

Discovery Flight

Never flown before? A discovery flight is the perfect introduction — you'll take the controls, see the Valley from above, and get a feel for what it means to fly.

Private Pilot

The foundation of your flying career. We'll build solid stick-and-rudder skills, airspace knowledge, weather awareness, and cross-country flying to get you to your checkride.

Commercial Pilot

Ready to fly for hire? We'll refine your precision maneuvers, build the required hours, and prepare you for the commercial checkride — opening the door to a professional flying career.

Flight Reviews

Due for your Biennial Flight Review? Let's shake off the rust, review regulations, and make sure you're sharp and current before your next flight.

Where I Fly

Oregon State Flying Club

I instruct primarily through the Oregon State Flying Club, which provides access to well-maintained club aircraft. Joining the club is a great, cost-effective way to get your training done and keep flying afterward.

Have Your Own Plane?

Bring Your Aircraft

If you own or have access to your own aircraft, I'm happy to instruct in it. With my high performance and complex endorsements, I can work with a wide range of aircraft types.

Service Area

Where
I Fly

Based at KCVO but flexible — I'm available to commute to airports throughout the Willamette Valley and am happy to meet you where it's most convenient.

KCVO — Corvallis

S12 — Albany

S30 — Lebanon

KSLE — Salem

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Don't see your airport? Reach out — I'm open to commuting where you are.

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