Flight Instructor • Commercial Pilot
Helping you earn your wings — from your first takeoff to your first turbine job.
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Helping you earn your wings — from your first takeoff to your first turbine job.
Book a Discovery Flight View Training Options
I’m Russell Spurlock — a Certified Flight Instructor and Commercial Pilot in Florida. My daily work as a CFII keeps me sharp and connected to the fundamentals, while my experience in jet and turboprop operations has given me valuable real-world perspective. Together, these experiences position me as a well-rounded pilot ready to grow in professional turbine flying.
I’m building turbine time while pursuing opportunities under Part 135 charter and corporate ops. I bring this real-world context into every lesson — mentoring students on CRM, ATC, procedures, and turbine ops expectations. Whether you're looking to fly jets or just fly better, I bring that mindset to your training.
“It has been thoroughly enjoyable to train with Russell! He is a dedicated professional and has a great demeanor to coach students for success!”
— Mark S. :: PP
“Russell’s an awesome CFI who makes flying a blast, tailors every lesson to you, uses top-notch tools to teach, brings a positive vibe that keeps you excited to learn, and inspires confidence with his clear, patient instruction!”
— Roberto S. :: IFR
“Learning to fly with Russell Spurlock has been an outstanding experience. He is not only an expert in FAA instruction, but he takes the time to look at the whole person when teaching. Russell knows how to get the best out of his student pilots in the cockpit, but what really sets him apart is his ability to blend flight instruction with life lessons.
He emphasizes the importance of remaining calm, focused, and composed under pressure—skills that are invaluable both in aviation and beyond. His patient, encouraging style makes complex concepts clear, and his steady presence instills confidence in every student.
If you are looking for a flight instructor who is not only highly knowledgeable and professional, but also genuinely invested in your growth as both a pilot and a person, I cannot recommend Russell Spurlock enough.”
— Peter A :: IFR
Ready to train or take your first discovery flight? Check my availability and lock in your flight time now.
If you fly with the Fort Myers Flying Club or Flyrite and are already set up in the Flight Circle system, you can book me through Flight Circle, but be sure to check my availability here first. Just click the date below and see if the desired timeslot is available. If it is, then book me through FlightCircle and it will update me there and here.
Prefer to talk first? Send me a message and we’ll book your lesson together.
$225
1-hour flight + briefing/debrief
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Applies to both flight and ground
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Multi, advanced avionics, x-country