By Courtney Henderson
There are hundreds of flight schools
located across the United States, many of which offer great
instruction. When searching for an aviation training school, you will
want to make sure the school you choose is the best for your needs.
First off, if you are seeking a private
pilot license, make sure you are looking for a school that caters to
this type of student. Some aviation schools only offer instruction
for commercial pilots. In addition, research whether the school
operates under Part 61 or Part 141 of the Federal Aviation
Regulations. Available aircraft fleet and cost of the program should
also be taken into account. To verify the credibility of the school,
contact your local FAA Flight Standards District Office, Better
Business Bureau or Chamber of Commerce to check the school’s safety
records and business practices.
Listed below are six great flight
training programs in the United States. By no means are these the top
programs. However, they are the better programs in their respective
locations. If you do not live near any of these schools, contact your
local airport or community college to inquire about any recommended
flight training schools in your area.
Flying Tigers in Houston, Texas:
Associated with Lee College in Baytown, Texas, the Flying Tigers
flight school offers top rate flight courses and training at a great
price. A wide variety of aircraft types are available to give you the
opportunity to learn the most about visual and instrument flight
rules.
Dean International in Miami, Florida:
Earn your private pilot or commercial pilot license at one of the
most prestigious flight schools in North America. Dean International
has 35 aircraft in their fleet and has educated more than 6,000
pilots from all over the world.
Flight Safety International: With 40
learning center locations across the world, Flight Safety
International is one of the leading aviation training companies in
the industry. The company’s headquarters is in the United States,
and most of its training centers are located in the U.S., as well. In
addition to private and commercial pilot training, they also offer
maintenance technician, flight attendant and dispatcher training.
Connecticut Flight Academy in Hartford,
Connecticut: This school operates out of the Hartford Brainard
Airport (KHFD). Because the school is so closely located to some of
the world’s busiest airports (New York and Boston), students are
well-trained in operating aircraft in high traffic areas.
Aviation Professionals Incorporated in
Chicago, Illinois: Operating out of Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) this
flight school boasts itself as one of the oldest flight training
schools in America. Training is offered for both private and
commercial pilot licenses.
Alliance Flight Schools in Scottsdale,
Arizona: Instruction is one-on-one at this training center that
operates out of Scottsdale Municipal Airport (KSDL). Standard and
accelerated courses are offered for earning your private pilot
license.
Courtney Henderson is writer and editor
for Airport Management Degrees. In her spare time, she likes to write
guest articles for various websites on various topics of interest.
