GET TO KNOW THE SCHOOL
A closer look.
The U.S. Air Force Academy Aero Club publishes private-pilot and instrument instruction, ground school, Cessna rental aircraft, and a Redbird MCX simulator. School-wide aircraft information names Cessna 172 and Cessna 182. Membership is restricted to eligible military, veteran, government, affiliated, and family categories; eligibility is checked by the club.
- Private pilot and Instrument rating — published options
- Airplane training
Published training options.
The school’s published options are summarized below. Each note explains the training type and what to clarify when comparing the school’s exact course.
Private pilot
A private-pilot training path. Compare the aircraft used, ground-school arrangements and how lessons progress from initial skills to practical-test preparation.
Instrument rating
Training focused on instrument flying, procedures and planning. Compare aircraft and simulator use, scheduling and the preparation expected before flight lessons.
Ground school
Study and knowledge preparation. Confirm the delivery format, included materials, instructor support and any separate flight-training requirement.
Simulator training
Practice using a training device. Ask which device is used, whether an instructor is included and how the sessions support your particular course.
Aircraft & training scope
Aircraft categories: Airplane
Published aircraft models: Cessna 172, Cessna 182
Membership is restricted to eligible military, veteran, government, affiliated, and family categories; eligibility is checked by the club.
Training framework & verification
Part 141: Matched to the FAA roster dated 2026-10-19. Confirm the approved course and training location with the school. The workbook does not list individual course approvals or establish training quality.
FAA reference: faa.gov. Confirm the approved course and training location with the school.
PART 141 SOURCE CHECK
FAA roster information.
This listing is matched to the supplied FAA Part 141 roster record. Confirm the approved course and training location with the school; the roster does not list course approvals or establish training quality.
U S A F ACADEMY AERO CLUB
Certificate O3BS567KLocation designator O3BS
Address as recorded: 9222 AIRFIELD DRIVE, USAFA, CO 80840
Use the faa.gov facility dashboard for future cross-reference. The dated record above reflects the FAA workbook used for this directory update. How we check records
TRAINING FIT
Our school review.
The instrument offering is useful to compare if your next goal is a rating or greater instrument proficiency. Ask how flight time, ground instruction and any simulator sessions fit together, and confirm the equipment used for training and testing. The published aircraft models make equipment comparisons easier; ask which aircraft is assigned to your course and what backup is available. Confirm the campus before relying on a school-wide program or fleet description.
An AI-assisted editorial assessment of the school’s published information. This is separate from student feedback. We have not attended or inspected this school.
WHAT THE AVAILABLE FEEDBACK TELLS US
Student review evidence.
A matching public discussion about the Air Force Academy's aviation activities addresses cadet schedules, club eligibility, costs, and the distinction between academy programs and the Aero Club. The readable comments do not provide a clear first-person evaluation of completing flight training at the club. General advice in that discussion is therefore treated as context rather than student-review evidence. No satisfaction score or positive or negative instructional conclusion is assigned from it.
How to read this evidence
The readable discussion offers general club/program context, not an identifiable first-person training review.
Follow up with the school
- Can I speak with recent students who completed the certificate or rating I want?
- How often can I train, and how are aircraft or instructor cancellations handled?
Read the review sources
- Reddit — U S A F Academy Aero Club Context source
The matching page was read during this review.
AI-assisted summary of the cited material. Public comments are individual experiences; the sample may be small, selective, or dated.
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Questions for U S A F Academy Aero Club.
- What prerequisites and training sequence apply to your private pilot option?
- Which of these courses and aircraft are actually available at the Usafa location?
- What does the written estimate include for aircraft, ground instruction, testing and additional practice?
- How often should I train, and how are progress, cancellations and instructor changes handled?
Sources & listing information.
School facts are compiled from the source material below. Imported record identifiers are retained for traceability and are not presented as proof of current certification.
- USAFA Flight Training Center and Aero Club
- Source-record reference: checkrides.ioReference retained from the supplied spreadsheet; current content not rechecked for this import.
- faa.gov — Find a FacilityFAA pilot-school facility reference. Part 61 instruction is not a separate FAA school certification.
View source record references
O3BS567K
Part_141_Flight_School_Websites (1).csv; faaverifiedp141.xlsx