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About
Academy of Aviation is an FAA Part 141 certified flight school based at Republic Airport (KFRG) in Farmingdale, NY. The flagship campus offers career pilot training including Private Pilot, Instrument Rating, Commercial Pilot, and CFI/CFII/MEI ratings. Students train inside New York Class B airspace and have access to the Delta Propel and Republic Airways RJet airline cadet programs. The fleet includes Cessna 172 Skyhawk with Garmin G1000 glass cockpit, Cessna 152, and a Redbird full-motion flight simulator.
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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 172S (Skyhawk), Cessna 152, 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.
Yes, Academy of Aviation has the following flight training device: Redbird full-motion. Ask the school which ratings the device count toward and how many hours you can log.
No, Academy of Aviation does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.