Gabe Somma

Rate: $60
Ratings: CFI/CFII/MEI
Phone: 650-804-0665
Email: gabe@FlyBayArea.com
Homepage: http://www.FlyBayArea.com

Aviation has been part of my life since I was very young. My family owned a crop dusting business which operated C-188 Agwagons and Agtracks, as well as converted Cessna-182s and PA-11s. My childhood was filled with fond memories of flying imaginary dogfights in that old Piper Cub, though I could not yet look over the dash board!

I learned to fly in 1996 while on summer break from college. After earning my Bachelors degree in Molecular and Cell Biology from UC Berkeley, I worked as project manager in biotechnology, medical consulting, and academic research projects. Finally I decided to pursue my life-long dream of becoming a professional pilot. In two years I earned the Instrument Rating, Commercial license, and became a CFI.

I am now a full-time Flight Instructor. I love to learn and teach, and there is nothing better than waking up each morning knowing that I am helping others fulfill their dreams of flight. This I call real inspiration.