Your Aviation
Journey Starts Here

Ramona Flight Training Center connects you with professional flight instructors, quality aircraft, and a community built around aviation excellence.

I Want to Fly

Why Ramona FTC?

A community built on trust, transparency, and a shared love of aviation.

Community First

Connect with experienced instructors who care about your success. Talk to multiple instructors and find the right fit.

Professional Standards

Vetted instructors, well-maintained aircraft, and a dedicated FBO — everything you need in one place.

24-Hour Access

Train on your schedule with round-the-clock facility access and flexible booking.

For Students

Start Your Aviation Journey

Whether you're a first-time student or working toward an advanced rating, Ramona FTC is your launchpad. Our mission is to connect you with professional Part 61 flight instructors who are invested in your success.

  • Talk to multiple instructors — find your perfect match
  • Book aircraft and instructor time online
  • Access training documents and track your progress
  • Free consultations to get started
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Cessna 172 instrument panel during flight training

Our Fleet

Quality aircraft maintained to the highest standards, available for training and rental.

N168DS — Cessna 182

N168DS

Cessna 182

Single Engine
N319EG — Piper Archer

N319EG

Piper Archer

2021

Single Engine
N64256 — Cessna 172

N64256

Cessna 172

Single Engine
N70846 — Piper Aztec

N70846

Piper Aztec

Multi-Engine
N734ES — Cessna 172

N734ES

Cessna 172

1977

Single Engine
N758NL — Cessna 172K

N758NL

Cessna 172K

Single Engine
N7620G — Cessna 172

N7620G

Cessna 172

Single Engine

Find an Instructor

Our instructors are independent professionals who choose to teach at Ramona FTC. Meet them below.

Derek Brecht

Derek Brecht

CFI, CFII, MEI

Derek is born and raised in San Diego, CA. His passion for flying started when he and his dad attended the Coronado Speed Festival and met countles...

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Donna Celeste

Donna Celeste

Donna is a fulltime instructor, based in Ramona and is the named flight instructor for CruiseAir Aviation. She brings extensive knowledge of not o...

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Douglas Crawford

Douglas Crawford

CFI, CFII, MEI

Doug Crawford Doug is originally from the Phoenix Arizona area and a graduate of the University of Arizona. I have lived in Ramona for over 20 yea...

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Jayden Grimm

Jayden Grimm

CFI

I started flight training at Ramona FTC when I was just 17 years old. As home grown talent I have been brought up in the world and values that make...

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Crystal Hoffman

Crystal Hoffman

CFI, CFII

Crystal is a first-generation pilot who grew up in San Diego, CA. Her aviation journey began in 2020 after attending an Open House at the Ramona Ai...

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Erik Lien

Erik Lien

CFI, CFII

Erik is a dedicated flight instructor with a passion for flight and a strong commitment to aviation excellence. Known for his patient and supportiv...

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Marvin Martinez

Marvin Martinez

CFI

As a flight instructor, I’m passionate about sharing aviation with new pilots and helping them discover the same sense of freedom that first drew m...

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Kim Olson

Kim Olson

CFI, CFII, MEI

Kim Olson, CFI, CFII, MEI Kim Olson is a CFI, CFII, and MEI with over 14 years in the aviation industry and a passion for helping pilots grow in...

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Thomas Pollinger

Thomas Pollinger

CFI, CFII

Flight Instructor and Airline Captain, my passion has always been aviation. I started flying RC Airplanes when I was 15 and started flying the real...

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David Stringfellow

David Stringfellow

CFI, CFII, MEI

Flying seemed like an unattainable dream growing up. After finishing college and preparing for a very different career, I took an opportunity to wo...

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Brooke Wallace

Brooke Wallace

CFI, CFII

Growing up in Santa Cruz, Brookes’ love for aviation began at the Miramar Airshow in San Diego. As a first-generation pilot, she turned that passio...

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Get in Touch

Ready to get started? Have questions? Drop us a line and we'll be in touch.

Visit Us

Ramona Airport (KRNM)
Ramona, CA 92065

Hours

Open 24/7 for members
Office: Mon–Fri 8am–5pm

Contact

[email protected]