Meet Your Instructor
Rylan Crane, Certified Flight Instructor is a dedicated and highly qualified flight instructor who grew up minutes from the Mount Vernon Outland Airport. Rylan received a rigorous education in aviation from Southeast Missouri State University, graduating with his Professional Pilot Degree.
He is excited to help you earn your sport pilot, private pilot, commercial pilot or complex aircraft endorsement. Rylan brings a blend of professional expertise and local passion to every lesson and he is committed to making you a safe, confident, and competent pilot. He works to bring the rigor of a part 141 program while leveraging the flexibility of a part 61 flight school to ensure that everyone receives the individual attention that will make them successful.
Whether you are just curious or if you’ve already decided to pursue flight instruction and you are shopping for the right instructor that you can connect withy, schedule your discovery flight today!
It is simple, affordable and there are no online forms. You can email us at rylan@craneflightschool.com or call us at +1-618-231-8073.
Your Success is Our Mission
Tailored Instruction, Proven Results.
Rylan combines a rigorously structured syllabus with the flexibility of a Part 61 instructor. This means you’ll have a clear path to your pilot license, while receiving personalized attention where you need it most. Whether you’re a parent investing in your child’s future or an early retiree finally pursuing a lifelong dream, Rylan adapts to your unique learning style and pace.
Pilot Licenses and Certficates
Sports
With recent changes in FAA rules, the sports pilot license has become the most exciting development in General Aviation. While it is more limited than a private pilot license, it is easier to earn, it required half the time, costs about half as much, and can serve as a stepping stone to the private pilot.
Private
This is the traditional entry point for learning to fly. This remains the standard and if you know that you will want to fly with more than one passenger, fly at night or if you plan to progress on to instrument rating or commercial certificate.
Commercial
Private pilots who want to make a career and be paid or those who want to develop their skills to the next level will pursue a commercial certificate. This will allow them to work for charter and other commercial operations and demand increased precision in flying.
Instrument Rating
Earning an instrument rating opens the door for a private pilot to get above the clouds and fly in more diverse weather conditions. Learning to fly in inclement weather will require a deeper understanding of weather, navigation by instruments, and a deeper understanding of human factors and aeromedical knowledge that could affect flight in weather conditions.
Complex Endorsement
Earning the complex endorsement allows a pilot to move beyond flying basic trainers and to fly aircraft with retractable landing gear, controllable pitch propeller, and flaps. These planes typically allow you to fly farther, faster, and higher.
Let Your Dream Take Off
Whether you are just curious or if you’ve already decided to pursue flight instruction and you are shopping for the right instructor that you can connect with, schedule your discovery flight today
It is simple, affordable, and there are no online forms. You can email us at rylan@craneflightschool.com or call us at +1-618-231-8073.