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THE U.S. FLIGHT TRAINING DIRECTORY

Find your place
in the sky.

Explore flight schools. Understand your options.
Take the next step toward becoming a pilot.

New to flying? Start here
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A first flight. A new rating. A whole new career. Start with the school that fits you.

1363school profiles to explore
50states, plus Puerto Rico
21practical resource guides
Always freeto search and compare
Original illustration of a pilot's study desk with a headset and navigation materials18 online learning options · Free & paid

THE NEXT LESSON STARTS HERE

Train on your time.
Arrive ready to fly.

Ground school, navigation, weather, and radio practice. Find an online learning option that supports your training, then compare what is included.

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CHOOSE YOUR DIRECTION

There’s more than one way to fly.

Find the training path that matches your goals, then explore the schools that offer it.

MEET YOUR NEXT POSSIBILITY

A few places to begin.

Different aircraft, different settings, and different ways to learn.

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IN

Terre Haute, Indiana

Hoosier Aviation

AirplanePart 61

School-wide information; confirm your campus.

Website reviewed

Private pilot and Instrument rating — published options

CA

Newport Beach, California

AFIT Accelerated Flight & Instrument Training

AirplaneHelicopterPart 61

School-wide information; confirm your campus.

Limited website evidence

Multiengine instruction can use a client’s own or rented airplane, with instructor travel arrangements where applicable.

CO

Inglewood, Colorado

Epic Flight Academy Englewood

AirplanePart 141

School-wide information; confirm your campus.

Website reviewed · FAA roster matched

Private pilot and Instrument rating — published options

GA

Savannah, Georgia

Fly Corps Aviation

AirplanePart 141

Website reviewed · FAA roster matched

Dedicated course pages explicitly offer CFII and MEI training.

A rotating selection from the directory. Placement is not a ranking or paid promotion.

PREPARE FOR WHAT COMES NEXT

Good decisions start
on the ground.

Practical guides for the questions that matter: how to choose a school, what to budget, and how to keep your training moving.

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Getting started3 min read

How to choose a flight school

Compare schools through your goals, schedule, instructor access and complete training costs. Use a structured visit and a short list of questions to turn appealing websites into a practical decision.

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Teach with intention.

FOR THE PEOPLE WHO TEACH US TO FLY

Resources for flight instructors.

Thoughtful lesson planning, useful debriefs, training records, and links to current instructor guidance.

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AVIATION BRIEFING

Published coverage. Useful context.

A curated reading list for students, instructors, and the people who run flight schools.

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Original editorial summaries of linked coverage. Collection checked Oct 22, 2026.

A FEW GOOD QUESTIONS

Before you choose a flight school.

What is the difference between Part 61 and Part 141?

They are different training frameworks. Part 141 schools use FAA-approved courses, while Part 61 training can offer a more individually structured schedule. Ask which framework applies to your exact course and location. Read our Part 61 vs. Part 141 guide to compare the practical questions.

Does this directory list every U.S. flight school?

The directory includes the school and campus records in our supplied source lists, reconciled against a later FAA Part 141 workbook and organized across all 50 states and Puerto Rico. Duplicate records are combined where the campus identity matches. This does not establish a complete or currently verified national roster. Profiles identify their sources, research dates, and any details that still need confirmation.

How are school reviews prepared?

Our school review is an AI-assisted assessment of published courses, aircraft and training scope. Student review evidence is a separate section with source links and a clear status when feedback is limited or insufficient. School-selected testimonials are distinguished from independent reviews. We do not invent student experiences or generate a combined star rating.

Can I compare schools before contacting them?

Yes. Select Compare on up to three school cards to view location, training options, course-framework notes, and review evidence side by side. Your selection stays in this browser.