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We're a flight organization based in Akron, Ohio
School Type:    Part 61 and Part 141.  

Training Area:    National, Local and International.  



Instruction Materials:    Jeppesen, ASA, Gleim, FAA and Custom.  

Syllabus:    Jeppesen, Gleim and Custom.  



Category:    Airplane (Fixed Wing).  

Certificates:    Private, Commercial, ATP, CFI and CFII.  

Ratings:    VFR, IFR, Commercial, CFI, CFII, Multiengine and Multiengine Instructor.  

Class:    Single Engine Land and Multi Engine Land.  

Engines:    Single and Twin.  

Endorsement:    Complex and High Performance.  

Recurrent Training:    Flight Review, Instrument Proficiency Check, Aircraft Checkouts and Insurance Checkouts.  

Foreign Certification Training:   DGCA (India).  

Training Orientation:   Career (Carrier, Commercial, Military).  

Career Focus:    Commercial (includes air taxi, survey, ambulance, etc), Corporate Flying, Regional Airlines, Major Airlines and Flight Instruction.  

Type of Curriculum:    Ground School, Self-Paced, Acrobatic, Accelerated (full days, intense) and All-inclusive.  



Technically Advanced Aircraft:    Glass Cockpit(Garmin G1000), etc, TCAS - Collision Avoidance and Autopilot.  

Type of Rental:    Students only and Licensed Pilots.  

Type of Airplanes Available:   Cirrus SR22 Cessna 150, Cessna 172, Seneca II, Piper Warrior, Piper Arrow  

Aircraft Rental Rates:   $69/hour - $129/hour  



Training Facilities:    Dedicated Classroom, Lounge, Dedicated Study Area, Flight Planning Area, Lending Library (books, videos, software), Pilot Ready Room, Snack Room and Simulator.  

On-Site FAA Testing:   Written Tests (CATS, Laser Grade).  

Airport Facilities:    Weather computer terminal and Pilot Shop.  

Airport Locations (codes):   AKR  



Pricing Info:   PPL average $7,000, MEI $34,000  

Special Offer:   Nationally Accredited Flight School  

Financial Assistance:    Student Loans and Third Party (bank, etc).  



Admin Support:    Housing Assistance, ACCET - Continuing Education and Training, USCIS - M-1 Visa assistance, VA - Veterans Affairs and Job Interview prep or coordination.  

Professional Affiliations:    AOPA, Ninety-Nines and Cirrus Standardized Training Center.  

Total Instructors:   9 Full Time  

Awards of Merit:   Gold Seal  



Weather:   Year round flying  






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