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About
Academy of Aviation's White Plains campus is based at Westchester County Airport (KHPN), offering FAA Part 141 career pilot training inside the New York Class B airspace. The structured curriculum covers the full airline pathway: Private Pilot Certificate, Instrument Rating, Commercial Pilot Certificate, and Certified Flight Instructor ratings including CFI, CFII, and MEI. The campus participates in the Delta Propel and Republic Airways RJet cadet programs.
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 172S (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.