Pilot Training
Explore Plane & Pilot Magazine’s Pilot Training section for expert guidance on flight instruction, proficiency, and aviation education. From choosing the right flight school to mastering advanced maneuvers, our articles support pilots at every stage of their journey. Stay informed with tips, techniques, and insights to enhance your flying skills and achieve your aviation goals.
Flight Training Adventure Camps “ Reality Flight School
Founded: 1990; FAA Licenses and Ratings Offered: Appetiser Program Solo, PPL, IFR and CFI; Degree Offered: None. Remarks: Learner-oriented flight school with emphasis on teamwork, fun and adventure. Training occurs through real-life situations on a 4,000-mile expedition. This unique method provides aspiring pilots with the kind of experience normally reserved for much more experienced pilots. […]
Aero-Tech, Inc. “ Lexington
Founded: 1971; FAA Licenses and Ratings Offered: Private through Airline Transport Pilot, Airplane Land Part 141 and Part 61 available; Number of Training Airplanes and Types: 30 planes in the two Aero-Tech, Inc. locations—Cessnas, Pipers and Beeches; Degree Offered: Affiliation with Utah Valley State College, 2-year and 4-year aviation degrees. Remarks: Over 30 decades of […]
Aero-Tech, Inc. “ Louisville
Founded: 1971; FAA Licenses and Ratings Offered: Training conducted under FAR Part 141 and/or 61. Recreational through ATP; Number of Training Airplanes and Types: 30 total aircraft, including 7 factory-new Cessnas, Piper Arrow, Beech Bonanza, Twin Comanche; Degree Offered: Affiliation with Utah Valley State College, 2-year and 4-year aviation degrees. Remarks: Recreation or career-prep; part-time, […]
FlightSafety Academy “ Vero Beach, Florida
Founded: 1965; FAA Licenses and Ratings Offered: Private Pilot through ATP as well as King Air 90/100, Citation I/II/SII, Saab 2000 and Seneca II/III/IV aircraft type specific training offered; Number of Training Airplanes and Types: 100 singles and twins, including turbine aircraft and Zlin aerobatic aircraft for Upset Recovery training; Degree Offered: College credit available […]
Pan Am International Flight Academy
Founded: 1991; FAA Licenses and Ratings Offered: Private Pilot through CFI, CFII and MEI, including a specialized Regional Jet airline preparation course; Number of Training Airplanes and Types: Over 70 new Piper Archers, Arrows and Seminoles fitted with Garmin 430 GNS and air conditioning; Degree Offered: Associate and bachelor’s degrees in conjunction with Utah Valley […]
Westwind School Of Aeronautics
Founded: 1999; FAA Licenses and Ratings Offered: Private Pilot, Instrument, Commercial, Multiengine, CFI, CFII, MEI and ATP; Number of Training Airplanes and Types: 40 training aircraft—5 C152s, 24 C172s, 5 C172RGs, 5 Piper Seminoles, AST Hawk FTD and Frasca 242 T for LOFT/CRM; Degree Offered: Associate or bachelor’s degree in Aviation Science or Aviation Business […]
