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AVAILABLE PROGRAMS
By offering several programs, Downtown Aviation gives you the tools to gain an advantage through specialized training. Whether you want to earn your ratings part 61 or part 141 Downtown Aviation can help! Learn more about your options below, and feel free to reach out with any questions.
PRIVATE PILOT CERTIFICATE
Whether you’re considering a career change or simply looking to improve your skills, our Private Pilot Certificate offers everything you need and more. Contact us today with any questions or for more information.
INSTRUMENT RATING
Add to your skills by learning to fly in the clouds! The instrument rating is one of the hard aviation ratings to obtain but is well worth it. Whether you want to fly your family for fun or fly passengers commercially an instrument rating is a must!
COMMERCIAL PILOT CERTIFICATE
Our Single Engine and Multi-Engine Commercial Pilot Certificate Courses have been a great fit for many of our students in the past. If this is what you’re looking for, make sure to sign up today. Feel free to reach out with any questions or to learn more.
FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATE
Our Flight Instructor Certificate tends to fill up fast, so make sure to sign up today to reserve your spot. Curious to learn more about this program? Get in touch with our admissions office, they’ll be happy to help.
AIRLINE TRANSPORT PILOT
Our two day Airline Transport Pilot course is designed for the working individual who wants to work hard and fast at obtaining their rating. Our expert staff helps you with paperwork, check ride prep and ground knowledge.
ABOUT
Ever since opening our doors, we’ve helped countless individuals achieve their career and life dreams. We are committed to providing excellent education, training and resources so that our students will thrive in today’s competitive world. With flexible program options and great instructors, we’re sure you’ll be satisfied with your education at Downtown Aviation.
FLEET
At Downtown Aviation, we believe in providing students with strong foundations through lessons taught inside the classroom, as well as activities available outside of the classroom. Take a look below at our fleet.
N3072V
N3188J
N46057
Cessna 150
Solo: $120.00
Dual: $170.00
Cessna 150
Solo: $120.00
Dual: $170.00
Cessna 172 Skyhawk
Solo: $170.00
Dual: $ 220.00
N3173E
N5179H
N737UR
Cessna 172 Skyhawk
Solo: $155.00
Dual: $205.00
Cessna 172 Skyhawk
Solo: $155.00
Dual: $ 205.00
Cessna 172 Skyhawk
Solo: $155.00
Dual:$205.00
N8174M
N7141Q
N2097T
Cessna 172 Skyhawk
Solo:$155.00
Dual:$205.00
Cessna 172L
Solo: $170.00
Dual: $220.00
Cessna 172 Skyhawk
Solo: $ 175.00
Dual: $225.00
N24756
N1013Y
N6702X
Cessna 172 Skyhawk
(G-1000)
Solo: $179.00
Dual: $229.00
Cessna 182 Skylane
(G-1000)
Solo: $230.00
Dual: $280.00
Beechcraft Duchess
Solo: $ 294.00
Dual: $ 354.00
N565MA
N52127
N3808H
American Champion Super Decathlon
Dual Only: $ 250.00
Boeing Stearman
Dual Only: $ 275.00
PA44180
Solo: $294.00
Dual: $354.00
FEATURES
Guaranteed Excellence
CESSNA PILOT CENTER
Downtown Aviation is the Mid-south's only official Cessna Pilot Training Center.
LIBERTY UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF AERONAUTICS
Downtown Aviation is a Liberty University School of Aeronautics Flight Training Affiliate
FAQ
IS FLYING DIFFICULT TO LEARN?
Not at all. People from all professions and educational backgrounds are pilots. As long as a person is committed to learning and willing to work hard anyone can learn to fly.
HOW DO I GET STARTED?
We recommend that you call the office and schedule a discovery flight. These flights last 30 minutes and cost $79.00. A flight instructor will not only take you flying but inform you of the process of coming a pilot and answer any questions you might have.
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO GET A PILOT'S LICENSE?
This depends on many variables such as how often you fly, how much you study, and how committed you are. We generally advise that a private pilot's license will cost in the range of $8,000 to $10,000. However, this is totally dependent on the student.
HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO GET A PILOT'S LICENSE?
The FAA states that a pilot must have a minimum of 40 hours of flight time before taking a check ride. The average is 45 to 60 hours depending on the student. Factors such as how often you fly, study habits, and weather come into play.
