“You cannot learn to surf in a classroom.” — William Goldberg
Goldberg Aviation serves aviators who fly turbine aircraft and has had the privilege of serving the turbine aircraft community since 2014. We strive to provide the highest standard of in-cockpit training available.
We train to a standard higher than your pilot certificate. We assume that you have achieved proficiency in basic piloting skills; we will provide you techniques and skills specific to your aircraft, its specific equipment, and your particular operating environment. Our goal is simple: We seek to bring proven techniques to best procedures and give you the flight experiences you need to accompany your on-ground training.
We view our relationship with you not so much as instructor / student but rather as a mentorship between pilots of different skill levels. We firmly believe that there is no shame in not knowing, only in not asking.
Instead of only relying on flying hours, ratings, and endorsements to evaluate pilot competency (and insurability), we will look for the pilot’s demonstration of performance (objectively and subjectively) to assess skills and proficiency. Increasingly we are able to monitor our flying proficiency electronically. Modern avionics record all facets of a flight and we can use these data to inform our training as well as to show the benefit from training.
CLIENT TESTAMONIALS
“William Goldberg is the only pilot I would want to train me in landing an aircraft as a non-pilot passenger. I have flown over 2,000 hours as a passenger with my husband who pilots both a TBM 700 and a Cirrus. I was not worried about an emergency in flight in the Cirrus due to a parachute that can be deployed during a pilot emergency. The TBM, however, must be landed safely in case of a pilot emergency. I hired William to train me on how to land the TBM 700. He made me feel confident and calm during my 2 day training. I feel secure in knowing I could put the plane on the ground and walk away safely. I would highly recommend Will to pilots and non-pilots alike. Exceptional!
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“William Goldberg is treasured in my cockpit. With his vast knowledge and experience, he consistently improves my piloting capabilities. I consider Will one of my mentors, and I can easily recommend Will to any pilot, in-command, or companion who wishes to increase their competence.
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“I just want to send you a note and let you know that I enjoyed working with Bill Thomas both on the ground and in the air. His extensive experience in corporate aviation brings a valuable perspective to TBM operations. He also has a tremendous customer service orientation.”
“As a 35 year pilot with over 4000 hours, William Goldberg does a great job of instructing. He allows the pilot to fly the airplane make mistakes and learn how to recover from them on their own before he jumps in. I think it is the true quality of a great instructor. I thoroughly enjoyed flying with William.”
“Jerry Esses is a pleasure to train with. He takes his job seriously and is dedicated and takes pride in his profession. It is my hope to have my TBM for several more years and Jerry as the instructor.”
“Bill Thomas is an amazing instructor and I found the Goldberg program to very well planned. I would definitely recommend Bill and the Goldberg Program. Amazing experience.”
“I am a private pilot flying for 25 years with over 3,500 hours. Prior to my TBM, I owned a Cessna 172, Piper Saratoga, Piper Malibu and Lake Amphibian. During my pilot life, I have received plenty of instruction and recurrent training, but I view William Goldberg’s training as among the best I have ever received. He instructs with rigor and has excellent explanations. He focuses on areas that are most needed for each pilot while covering all of the necessary areas that need to be reviewed. For any particular pilot, this could be an in-depth focus on a variety of topics including the G1000, normal stick and rudder skills, complex instrument approaches or abnormal/emergency procedures. This open approach creates a high value-add and efficient use of both instructor and student time. William also taught me his procedure for the TBM to set up the plane in the correct configuration for a flawless instrument approach. It works great, is very logical and it simplifies every approach because it works. Learning this procedure alone is worth taking recurrent training with William.”
“I just wanted to let you know that I thoroughly enjoyed the training I received from Jason Clarke. He is by far, the most professional pilot I have had the pleasure of working with. He is extremely knowledgeable in the TBM, and I feel I received first class training. I would recommend your company, and Jason to anyone needing TBM training. Thank you!”
“I completed TBM930 recurrent training with William Goldberg. With 10 years of TBM flying and many training events in the TBM series aircraft, this was the most beneficial TBM training I have received. William’s training methods and personality will help any pilot improve their skills and depth of knowledge of the airplane.”
“We are grateful we had the opportunity to work with William Goldberg during the transition from piston aircraft to our TBM. Will ensures his TBM students meet or exceed a professional standard of proficiency which is exactly what was desired. To maximize our time together and accomplish this goal, William readily adapted his instruction style to best suit our learning behavior, greatly enhancing our absorption.
Cathy and I operate as a crew in our TBM. William observed and mentored us in this process to assure we worked effectively, helping us communicate succinctly as pilot and copilot. We have since flown with professional crew members who have commended our CRM skills. We attribute this to Will’s attention to detail.
We will continue to work with William as we further our knowledge of professional flying.”
“The time with William Goldberg and Bill Thomas has been an absolute pleasure. The Goldberg team is first class and the quality of the training reflects the same.”
“Mike Lepper did an amazing job. The most professional and best flight training I have had in 20 years of flying!”
“As a 2700 hour twin piston pilot in my Navajo, upgrading to a TBM was my goal, but retraining with flight instructors wasn’t high on my wish list.
William Goldberg made the transition less of an anxiety event, and more of a “let’s fly with my friend” training event. He was competent and experienced in every aspect of the technical flying of my TBM, and situations like weather and hot restarts were dealt with as if William had flown the TBM around the world several times, which he has.
I’ve had a lot of instructors, both as a pilot as well as a physician, and William Goldberg is a “top-gun” instructor both for new TBM owners, and anyone needing recurrent TBM training.”
“I’ve been working with William Goldberg for several years now and will continue to do so for years to come. He has also piloted many trips for my company and we could not be happier. Not only is William a fantastic pilot but he is who I choose to conduct my recurrent training with. His instruction is top notch and I find him to be very professional with a safety-oriented and practical approach that suits my abilities and skill level. He is an extremely skilled pilot and an excellent teacher. With William, you will see your skills constantly improving. He focuses on building a strong foundation of knowledge for a lifetime of fun, safe, flying. I highly recommend Goldberg Aviation for all your TBM needs. ”
“We have used Goldberg Aviation several times including performing initial and recurrent training for crew members flying our TBM850. In addition, Goldberg Aviation has performed “return to service” flights after maintenance events and ferry flights when aircraft re-positioning was needed. William Goldberg has always been prepared, punctual, thorough, and professional in all of their dealings with us. We would highly recommend Goldberg Aviation as a source of knowledgeable and reliable crew training and management for our TBM.”
“My time & experience with Jerry Esses was incredible. Exceeded my expectations.”
“Jason Clarke did a fantastic job both in the Ground School and in the air.”
“My wife really enjoyed training with Martina Wegscheider. Martina is fantastic!”