In Their Own Words

What Pilots and Partners Say

From first-solo nerves to checkride day, here’s what flying with the right support looks like, in pilots’ and partners’ own words.

Real Results

Student & Client Stories

Checkride & Training
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I wanted to share that I passed my checkride! … Up until now, I've believed that I'm right on the edge of not succeeding, that I am not a very good pilot… I feel more confident and self-assured now that I have this under my belt, and I could not have done it without your help! Thank you so much for your time, knowledge, and for being in my corner.

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Sarah McNeely
Private, instrument, commercial, and multi-engine checkrides passed with Shannon’s coaching
Checkride & Training
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I completed the Instrument Checkride for the second time and I was able to pass. I followed your advice and everything went well. I would like to thank you for your help, I will forever be grateful. Today I start Commercial license training and we might meet again in the future.

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Edwin Garcia Melendez
Instrument Rated, Passed on His Second Attempt
Coaching & Growth
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After being with Shannon for over a year, it's amazing to see how far I've come since that first day we sat down together. I feel so much lighter, happier, and more thoughtful in my daily interactions. She has helped me get joy back in my life.

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Annie Vogel
Commercial Pilot, Long-Term Coaching Client
Career & Professional
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Shannon knows exactly what she's doing and provides effective coaching where you can really see the results, if you put in the work. She provides the best feedback and creates avenues to improve your sessions. 10/10 recommend!

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Jessica Marin
ATP, Coaching Client
Career & Professional
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Shannon was a fantastic person to talk to. She understands the industry, understands how pilots think, and gave me the tools to feel confident in our planned course of action. Thank you, Shannon!

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Gabriel
ATP, Airline Pilot
Coaching & Growth
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Shannon is very easy to talk to and provides an open, safe space to be yourself. She pulled specific moments from our conversation and built on them. The guidance she provided allows me to keep the momentum going toward my future career in aviation.

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James
Private Pilot
CFI
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My one-time coaching appointment with Shannon included clarifying questions, space and time to process emotions, and tools that were genuinely helpful for my aviation journey. Her professional and kind demeanor put me at ease quickly.

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Jenni L.
CFII, Flight Instructor
Coaching & Growth
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Coaching has made a remarkable impact in every area of my life and truly continues to change how I see the world and those around me. It is a continuous journey of personal growth and development. I can't recommend it highly enough.

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Tom Yssel
Long-Term Coaching Client
Checkride & Training
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Talking through it out loud and breaking it down into smaller goals was the most helpful thing. Leading up to the checkride, some of Shannon’s Instagram posts were extremely helpful too.

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Lorenzo Echeverria
Student Pilot, Passed Checkride
Checkride & Training
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I would absolutely recommend it if that person deals with the same testing anxiety I deal with. It helps you understand the reason one may feel that way and some tools to counteract.

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Misael Gonzalez
Private Checkride Coaching Client
Checkride & Training
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Shannon helped me learn to acknowledge, feel the sensations of, and be able to work with stress to use it as a tool to sharpen my senses and not let it overwhelm me. She also helped me understand that many pilots feel stress during flight training and that It is completely normal.

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Max
Private Pilot, Passed Checkride
Career & Professional
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Shannon’s coaching helped me learn to manage stress during Captain upgrade training. I’ve gained knowledge and skills that will help me in the flight deck and ultimately, be a better, safer pilot. I’m very grateful!

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Anonymous
Airline Pilot, Captain Upgrade

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