Aircraft Management &
Pilot Services

Serving owners and operators of premium piston, turboprop, and light jet aircraft — from management and compliance to qualified PIC services and type-specific instruction.

Services

What We Do

Instructor and student pilot in cockpit
Pilot with clients at Cirrus SR22

Aircraft Management

Comprehensive management for privately owned premium piston, turboprop, and light jet aircraft. We coordinate maintenance, manage vendor relationships, handle compliance, and keep your aircraft operationally ready.

  • Maintenance coordination & tracking
  • Regulatory compliance & airworthiness
  • Pilot sourcing & scheduling
  • Cost reporting & budget management
  • Insurance liaison

Pilot Services

ATP-rated PIC services for owner trips, ferry flights, and ongoing operations across the premium piston, turboprop, and light jet categories. Focused on standards, owner communication, and operational continuity.

  • Pilot-in-command for owner trips
  • Ferry & repositioning flights
  • Currency & proficiency support
  • New aircraft delivery flights
  • Cirrus SF-50 Vision Jet & SR22 type experience

Flight Instruction

Type-specific instruction from an FAA Gold Seal, NAFI Master CFI. Structured for pilots in the premium piston, turboprop, and light jet space — whether pursuing a rating, completing a transition, or satisfying insurance requirements.

  • Instrument & multi-engine ratings
  • High-performance & complex endorsements
  • Turboprop & light jet transitions
  • IPC & checkride preparation
  • Insurance-required & recurrent training
Aircraft Experience

Premium Piston · Turboprop · Light Jet

FlyHdg360 works with owners across the high-performance piston, turboprop, and light jet segments. Primary type experience includes the Cirrus SF-50 Vision Jet and SR22.

Cirrus SF-50 Vision JetVery Light Jet

Cirrus SF-50 Vision Jet

Single-engine turbofan with a Williams FJ33 engine, Cirrus Airframe Parachute System, and an integrated Garmin avionics suite. FlyHdg360 has direct management and PIC experience in the SF-50, including operational planning, maintenance coordination, and owner training.

Max Speed
300 KTAS
Service Ceiling
31,000 ft
CAPS Equipped
Full Airframe
Experience
Managed & Instructed
Cirrus SR22High-Performance Single

Cirrus SR22

The most popular high-performance piston aircraft in production. FlyHdg360 has managed and instructed in the SR22 across multiple configurations, including TN and G6 variants, FIKI-equipped aircraft, and owner transitions from other platforms.

Max Speed
211 KTAS
Range
1,000+ nm
CAPS Equipped
Full Airframe
Experience
Managed & Instructed
General Single-Engine Piston

General Single-Engine Piston

Instruction and pilot services across the general single-engine piston category, including Cessna, Piper, Beechcraft, and similar platforms. Applicable to primary training, currency, and owner proficiency.

  • Primary and instrument instruction
  • Owner proficiency & currency flights
  • Rental and club aircraft operations
  • Cross-country and IFR trip support
Tailwheel

Tailwheel

Tailwheel endorsement instruction and proficiency training across a range of conventional-gear aircraft. Emphasis on ground handling, crosswind technique, and soft/short field operations.

  • Tailwheel endorsements
  • Proficiency and recurrent training
  • Soft & short field operations
  • Crosswind technique
About

Grayson Bertaina

ATP · CFII/MEI · Gold Seal · Master CFI

Grayson Bertaina

Grayson Bertaina holds a B.S. in Aerospace Engineering and a Minor in Entrepreneurship from MIT, along with the MIT Engineering Entrepreneurship Certificate. He is currently attending USAF Undergraduate Pilot Training as a U.S. Air Force Reserve pilot. He holds an Airline Transport Pilot certificate with Airbus A-320 and Cirrus SF-50 type ratings, along with Gold Seal CFII and MEI ratings and NAFI Master CFI recognition.

He founded FlyHdg360 LLC to provide aircraft management, qualified pilot-in-command services, and specialized flight instruction across the premium piston, turboprop, and light jet segments. He has managed and flown the Cirrus SF-50 Vision Jet and SR22, and has operational experience in the King Air and Piper Navajo.

The combination of an engineering background, military flight training, and real-world aircraft management experience means clients get someone who understands both the technical side and what it actually takes to operate and enjoy a high-performance aircraft.

Background

  • B.S. Aerospace Engineering · Minor in Entrepreneurship, MIT — Class of 2025
  • MIT Engineering Entrepreneurship Certificate
  • U.S. Air Force Reserve pilot — currently attending USAF Undergraduate Pilot Training
  • ATP · Airbus A-320 type rating · Cirrus SF-50 type rating
  • Gold Seal CFII / MEI — NAFI Master CFI
  • Cirrus SF-50 Vision Jet & SR22 — managed and instructed
  • Multi-engine experience: King Air, Piper Navajo
  • AOPA 2026 Best Flight Instructor — Eastern Region
  • Founder, FlyHdg360 LLC
Qualifications

Experience You Can Trust

FlyHdg360 is operated by Grayson Bertaina, an ATP-rated pilot and career aviation professional serving owners and operators in the premium piston, turboprop, and light jet categories.

Whether coordinating a scheduled inspection, sourcing a qualified pilot for a trip, or conducting a type transition, the same level of preparation and professional rigor applies across every engagement.

2026 · Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association
Best Flight Instructor — Eastern Region

Selected by AOPA through a competitive nomination and review process among active flight instructors across the Eastern U.S.

Grayson Bertaina at USAF Undergraduate Pilot Training

USAF Undergraduate Pilot Training · T-6 Texan II

ATP — Airline Transport Pilot

The highest pilot certification issued by the FAA. Multi-engine rated.

CFII / MEI

Certified Flight Instructor with Instrument and Multi-Engine Instructor ratings.

Gold Seal CFI

FAA Gold Seal designation, awarded for sustained high student first-attempt pass rates.

Master CFI

NAFI Master CFI — the highest voluntary flight instructor recognition in the U.S.

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Partner Platform

Professional Aircraft Management
powered by Aloft360

Aloft360 is the management platform behind FlyHdg360 operations — handling scheduling, contractor coordination, maintenance compliance, and fleet reporting for private owners and operators. It gives you the visibility and control that professional operators rely on, without the overhead of a full flight department.

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Aircraft Scheduling
Owner and pilot scheduling with real-time availability and conflict prevention
Contractor Management
Manage approved pilots, instructors, and maintenance providers in one place
Maintenance Tracking
Squawk logs, AD/SB compliance, and work order history across your aircraft
Document Management
Centralized storage for insurance, registrations, POHs, and logbooks
Automated Alerts
Currency, inspection due dates, and compliance reminders — automated
Fleet Reporting
Utilization, cost tracking, and operational reporting for single aircraft or fleets
In the Field
Cirrus SF-50 Vision Jet at sunset
SR22 cockpit on approach to New York City
Cirrus on the ramp
SF-50 Vision Jet passenger cabin at sunset
Contact

Get in Touch

For management inquiries, pilot services, or flight instruction — reach out directly or use the form below.

Pilot at the controls
Email
grayson@flyhdg360.com
Phone
(386) 597-9976

FlyHdg360 LLC provides aircraft management, pilot services, and flight instruction for premium piston, turboprop, and light jet owners and operators. Response within one business day.