Sam Darghous, ATP, EFTI
Pheonix AZ metro area
Sam Darghous, ATP, EFTI
Pheonix AZ metro area

Our programs are designed around the aircraft you fly, the missions you fly, and the skills required to operate safely and confidently in demanding environments. We provide in-aircraft training for the Epic E1000—with required simulator training completed through the Epic Factory—as well as comprehensive recurrent flight and ground training for the Piper M350, M500, M600, and M700.
Flight Reviews and Instrument Proficiency Checks (IPCs) may be completed as standalone training events or seamlessly integrated into recurrent training, creating an efficient program tailored to your individual needs.
We specialize in high-performance piston aircraft and turboprops, with an emphasis on scenario-based training and real-world decision-making.
Our training prepares pilots for the unique demands of high-altitude, single-pilot operations, where sound judgment, workload management, and disciplined procedures are essential. Training incorporates:
For the Epic E1000, training follows the applicable Epic Factory syllabus, with G-Force Aviation providing the in-aircraft component of the program.
Your training is conducted one-on-one with an experienced CSIP, EFTI, mentor pilot, instructor, and evaluator with thousands of hours of experience teaching in Technically Advanced Aircraft (TAA), turboprops, and jets.
That experience translates into training that goes beyond simply meeting a regulatory requirement. Every flight is an opportunity to refine judgment, reinforce good habits, identify areas for improvement, and build the confidence required to operate your aircraft safely and effectively.
Whether you're transitioning into a new aircraft, completing recurrent training, preparing for a Flight Review or IPC, or simply looking to sharpen your skills, G-Force Aviation delivers focused, practical, one-on-one instruction tailored to you and your aircraft.
Our goal is straightforward:
Build confidence. Strengthen competence. Improve decision-making. Fly safer.

Take your skills beyond basic proficiency with advanced, scenario-based instruction designed to prepare you for the demands of real-world flying.
Master the unique operating characteristics of turbine-powered aircraft through practical, hands-on instruction. Learn proper power management techniques, condition lever operation, engine start procedures, torque and temperature limitations, and engine performance monitoring. Emphasis is placed on maximizing engine longevity while operating safely and efficiently in all phases of flight.

Learn to effectively manage advanced cockpit automation without becoming dependent on it. Training focuses on autopilot management, workload reduction, cockpit resource management (CRM), task prioritization, and maintaining situational awareness during high-workload IFR operations.
Scenario-Based Decision Making
Every training session incorporates realistic scenarios that strengthen aeronautical decision-making, risk management, and judgment. You'll develop the confidence to handle abnormal situations, changing weather, equipment failures, and time-critical decisions while maintaining the highest standards of safety. Take your skills beyond basic proficiency with advanced, scenario-based instruction designed to prepare you for the demands of real-world flying.

Refine your instrument flying skills through advanced IFR scenarios, including departures (SIDs), arrivals (STARs), instrument approaches, and complex airspace operations. Gain confidence using Jeppesen charts and maximize the capabilities of your aircraft's avionics suite, including flight management systems, autopilot integration, and automation management.
High-Altitude Operations
Develop the knowledge and skills required for safe and efficient high-altitude flight. Training includes pressurization system operation and management, emergency procedures involving cabin depressurization, supplemental oxygen use, weather considerations, and aircraft performance at altitude. You'll also gain an understanding of high-altitude physiology, including hypoxia recognition, prevention, and decision-making under reduced oxygen conditions.

G-Force Aviation is insurance-approved to provide training across the full line of high-performance Piper aircraft, including turboprops, giving owner-pilots confidence that their transition and recurrent training meet the standards recognized by leading aviation insurers. As a Epic Factory-Trained Instructor, we offer a level of qualification earned by only a select group of instructors. Factory approval reflects extensive aircraft-specific expertise, rigorous training, and a commitment to the highest standards. These approvals represent more than credentials—they reflect the confidence that both aircraft manufacturers and the aviation insurance industry place in our training. Whether you're flying a high-performance Piper or an Epic E1000, you'll receive instruction that meets the highest standards of safety, professionalism, and operational excellence.
Whether you're completing an initial transition, annual recurrent training, or maintaining insurance compliance, you'll receive personalized, scenario-based instruction that goes beyond simply meeting requirements. Our goal is to help you become a more confident, capable, and safety-focused pilot every time you fly.
If you have questions about the opportunities available in our programs, feel free to send us a message. We will get back to you as soon as possible.
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