Experience Matters
Every exceptional pilot earns their wings through the guidance of a dedicated instructor who lays the foundation for safe and precise flight.
Trygve Inda
Owner, Chief Instructor, $90/hr
With flight experience spanning 42 states and 11 countries, Trygve has a background in both Part 61 and 141 programs. He holds Commercial Pilot, CFI, CFII, as well as Advanced and Instrument Ground Instructor certificates, with High-Performance, Complex, and Tailwheel endorsements.
Trygve has more Piper Dakota time than just about any instructor you will find (more than 1,000 hours). If you are a new owner or want type-specific training, please get in touch.
Flight Experience
14 years, 2300+ hours
trygve@hornbillaviation.com
Phone
(775) 223-4830
Website
Contracted Flight Instructors
All of our contracted instructors set their own rates and schedule. They have been checked out in our aircraft and meet our insurance requirements.
Ethan Gorden
Certified Flight Instructor, $80/hr4 Years, 700+ Hours
Ethan has been flying since he was 16 and, by the time he graduated from UNR with a dual degree, he had also earned his Flight Instructor ratings. When he isn’t flying, Ethan loves to work on trucks, hunt, be outdoors and travel the world. He has toured and lived in various parts of the world, but always finds his way back to Reno as “there is no place more beautiful than Nevada.”
Joel Guasch
Certified Flight Instructor, $85/hr5 Years, 1200+ Hours
Joel brings extensive experience as a CFI/CFII, blending deep aviation knowledge with hands-on instruction to ensure each student maximizes their potential. Outside the cockpit - his adventurous spirit, snowboarding, mountain biking, and exploring nature - enhances his passion for teaching and mentoring students.
Kurtis LeMay
Certified Flight Instructor, $75/hr4 Years, 600+ Hours
Kurtis was born and raised in Reno, Nevada and has been flying since 2022, earning his CFI/CFII here in the high desert. In addition to flying, he works as a real estate photographer and attended the University of Nevada, Reno with a degree in Computer Science Engineering.
All instructor rates are comprehensive and include a flight school administrative and facility fee. Instructors set their own baseline rates independently based on their availability, specialization, and business preferences.
Selecting your Flight Instructor
The right instructor does much more than teach technical maneuvers; they instill a lasting culture of safety, decision-making, and confidence. For many people starting this journey, an instructor is their first real friend and mentor in aviation.