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A closer look.
Wright State University combines academic study with flight instruction through First Flight Aviation at Dayton–Wright Brothers Airport. Students can pursue the Bachelor of Science in Aviation Science and Technology or an Aviation Studies minor; flight training takes place away from the university's main campus. The published sequence includes private, instrument, commercial, instructor and multi-engine laboratories, with additional advanced electives. Equipment information identifies Diamond DA20, Cessna 172 and Beechcraft Duchess airplanes plus a Redbird FMX simulator. Competitive aviation admission, medical requirements and flight-laboratory expenses make early academic and financial planning particularly important.
University and airport partnership
First Flight Aviation delivers the university flight training at Wright Brothers Airport, approximately 22 miles from the main campus. Wright State describes its flight instructors as university faculty.
Degree and minor
Wright State offers a B.S. in Aviation Science and Technology and an Aviation Studies minor, each with its own academic requirements.
Aircraft and simulation
The university equipment page identifies Diamond DA20, Cessna 172 and Beechcraft Duchess aircraft and a Redbird FMX training device.
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.
B.S. in Aviation Science and Technology
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Aviation Studies minor
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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.
Commercial pilot
A commercial-pilot training option. Ask which aircraft category, prerequisites, experience-building flights and practical-test preparation are included.
Flight instructor training (CFI)
Training in teaching, lesson preparation and instructional flying. Ask which instructor qualification is included and how practice teaching is assessed.
Instrument instructor training (CFII)
Preparation for instrument-instruction responsibilities. Confirm the required existing instructor qualification and whether simulator work is part of the course.
Commercial multiengine training
A commercial-pilot training option. Ask which aircraft category, prerequisites, experience-building flights and practical-test preparation are included.
Multiengine instructor elective
Preparation to teach in multiengine aircraft. Ask about entry qualifications, aircraft availability and the ground and flight preparation included.
Airline transport pilot elective
Advanced preparation for pilots pursuing an airline transport qualification. Establish entry experience, aircraft category and the exact course scope before comparing packages.
Flight proficiency laboratory
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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.
The university publishes aviation-specific admission steps, including a first-class medical and an interview. Confirm the requirements for the intended entry term and program.
Aircraft & training scope
Aircraft categories: Airplane
Published aircraft models: Diamond DA20, Cessna 172, Beechcraft Duchess BE-76
Academic enrollment is at Wright State; flight instruction is delivered through First Flight Aviation at Dayton–Wright Brothers Airport.
University admission does not by itself establish admission to every flight laboratory. Tuition, flight fees and additional training expenses should be budgeted separately.
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.
WRIGHT STATE UNIVERSITY
Certificate WSAS089MLocation designator WSAS
Address as recorded: 3640 COLONEL GLENN HIGHWAY, DAYTON, OH 45435
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.
This pathway is most relevant to students seeking flying qualifications within a university course of study. Compare the degree and minor separately: their academic commitments and certification sequences differ. Travel between campus and the flight school, laboratory scheduling and funding can shape the weekly workload as much as classroom credits. Applicants with previous certificates should obtain a written transfer evaluation, and should distinguish optional ATP or MEI coursework from the requirements and experience needed for the corresponding certificate or rating.
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.
Wright State's August 2025 newsroom feature includes a named aviation student describing positive experiences with her instructors while progressing from a private certificate toward an instrument rating. This supplies an identifiable student perspective, but the university selected and published the account. It is a school-hosted testimonial, not an independent review sample. A separate public discussion did not establish comparable first-person feedback from a Wright State aviation student, so a broader satisfaction pattern is not inferred.
What reviewers appreciated
- A student featured by the university praises the people teaching her to fly. [1]
How to read this evidence
School-selected student testimony from August 2025; not independent feedback. Separate comments about other training arrangements were not attributed to Wright State.
Follow up with the school
- Can you provide recent student references beyond the testimonials selected for your website?
- How often can I train, and how is progress toward my certificate or rating reviewed?
Read the review sources
- Wright State Newsroom — Wright State University School-selected material
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.
How we prepare review summariesMAKE YOUR NEXT CONVERSATION COUNT
Questions for Wright State University.
- How will my flight-laboratory schedule and travel to First Flight Aviation fit my university timetable?
- How would existing pilot certificates or flight hours transfer into the degree or minor?
- Which flight fees are payable before classes, and which can my specific financial-aid package cover?
- When are ATP and MEI electives offered, and what experience and certificate prerequisites apply?
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.
- Wright State University — flight labs and financial planning
- Wright State University — university and airport partnership
- Wright State University — degree and minor
- Wright State University — aircraft and simulation
- Wright State University — flight labs and financial planning
- School website supplied in source recordsSupplied website; not independently rechecked for this import.
- 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
WSAS089M
Part_141_Flight_School_Websites (1).csv; faaverifiedp141.xlsx