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About
Academy of Aviation's Charlotte-area campus is based at Gastonia Municipal Airport (KAKH) in Gastonia, North Carolina, approximately 20 miles west of uptown Charlotte. The campus offers a full FAA Part 141 career pilot program covering Private Pilot Certificate, Instrument Rating, Commercial Pilot Certificate, and Certified Flight Instructor ratings including CFI, CFII, and MEI. Academy of Aviation manages Gastonia Municipal Airport as the FBO.
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Academy of Aviation has rental rates on file. to see full pricing and a cost estimate for your Private Pilot Certificate.
Yes, Academy of Aviation is approved for both Part 61 and Part 141 training. Part 141 uses a structured, FAA-approved curriculum with stage checks and lowers the minimum hours for a Private Pilot Certificate from 40 to 35. Part 61 is self-paced with no required syllabus. Ask the school which path fits your schedule.
No, Academy of Aviation does not have a Designated Pilot Examiner on staff. When you're ready for your checkride, you'll need to book with an independent DPE. Ask the school if they can point you to one nearby.
Academy of Aviation's training fleet includes the Cessna 172 (Skyhawk) and Diamond DA42 (Twin Star). Having multiple types in the fleet keeps your training on track if one plane is down for maintenance. Ask the school about current availability and any additional charges per aircraft.
No flight simulators are listed for Academy of Aviation. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, Academy of Aviation does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.