At River Town Aviation, LLC, we understand that proper flight instruction starts with safety and the proper instruction. Our certified flight instructors have over 50 years of combined aviation experience and knowledge to help you achieve your aviation goals, whether you’re just starting or are looking to add to your existing skillset.
When you come to River Town Aviation, LLC, for flight instruction, you can expect a few things. Above all, our commitment to your safety is utmost. Next, we will work with you to assess your existing skills and knowledge. We will develop a personalized lesson plan tailored to your needs and goals. We understand that everyone learns differently, so we tailor our instruction accordingly.
You can expect to receive both ground and in-flight instruction during your lessons. Ground instruction will cover all tasks listed in the Airman Certification Standards. This will prepare you for the practical test for the certificate or rating you seek. In-flight instruction will put those concepts into practice as you take the controls and experience flight firsthand.
Our partnership with Gold Seal guarantees you’ll pass your FAA written exam or they’ll reimburse you. Enroll in courses for Private, Remote, Instrument, and Rusty Pilots. Achieve guaranteed success with us! We ask that you check with one of our instructors before enrolling / purchasing your course(s).
Earn your desired pilot certificate in our clean, well-maintained aircraft with up-to-date avionics. Our aircraft are routinely maintained according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Aircraft Maintenance practices and requirements.
We offer a low hourly rate of $55 for flight instruction. Our students can pay as they go or purchase blocks of time. We accept all major credit cards, so you can conveniently pay for your flight training.
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A: No, you don’t need any prior experience in Flight Instruction. Our experienced flight instructors are here to assess where you are in your journey of becoming certified and build a flight instruction program that best suits your ambitions.
Safety is our number one priority at River Town Aviation, LLC. All our Flight Instructors are up-to-date with the latest safety guidelines and procedures. We maintain our aircraft to the highest standards, and all Flight Instructors undergo rigorous background checks.
We start with scheduling your discovery flight. In those experiences, our flight instructors will begin showing you how to control the plane and other assessments to determine the best flight training program for you and your budget.
You can Solo(fly by yourself) at 16 and get your license at 17.
The FAA requires 40 flight hours minimum. The average for most students runs about 55-65hrs.
There is no time limit to complete the training for a U.S. citizen. We recommend flying 2-3x a week for proficiency and skill retention. Doing this, you could expect to be certificate ready in 6-8 months.