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Dependable Aviation

Dependable Aviation is a Part 61 flight school providing tailor-made flight training with experienced instructors, modern aircraft, and a safety-first culture. Founded in 2025 by Derek Epstein and Jonathan Janeway, the school focuses on developing confident, capable aviators through hands-on, real-world instruction in a supportive environment.

PPL from
$80
Fleet
1aircraft
VFR days
~275/yr
Est.
2025

Programs & Services

Training

Private Pilot

Private pilot certificate program from zero experience through checkride, including ground school and flight training.

Instrument Rating

IFR training covering precision and non-precision approaches, holds, cross-country flight planning, and partial-panel work.

Commercial Pilot

Commercial certificate training including complex and high-performance aircraft time, maneuvers, and cross-country requirements.

IPC

Instrument proficiency check to regain IFR currency, covering approaches, holds, intercepting and tracking courses.

Ground School

FAA knowledge test preparation covering aerodynamics, weather, navigation, regulations, and aircraft systems.

Rental

Aircraft Rental

Rent aircraft for solo flights after completing a checkout with one of our instructors. Wet and dry rates available.

Career Pathway

The path to the airlines — highlighted steps are available here

PPL
IR
CPL
CFI
CFII
ME
MEI
ATP
Private Pilot
Instrument Rating
Commercial Pilot
Flight Instructor
Instrument Instructor
Multi-Engine
Multi-Engine Instructor
Airline Transport Pilot

Pricing

as of Feb 2026
Aircraft - C172/PA28
$200
Instruction
$80

Hours

Monday-Friday: 08:00 AM - 09:00 PM, Saturday: 09:00 AM - 10:00 PM, Sunday: Closed

Fleet

1

172 Skyhawk

172 Skyhawk

Team

3 members
JJ
Jonathan Janeway (JJ)
Chief Flight Instructor & Co-Owner · Auburn University graduate with several years of flight experience and over eight years of professional training and customer care experience. Former and current PADI Scuba instructor and Dive Team me
DE
Derek Epstein
Owner & President · Founder of Dependable Painting & Remodeling with 2 decades of successful business development and leadership. Father of seven, grounded by faith, family
RN
Ryan Neibert
Assistant Chief Flight Instructor · Childhood best friend of JJ with deep passion for aviation. Dedicated to leading clients through their aviation journey while teaching them to be safe, professional pilots.

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