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About
Avia Flight Academy is a Part 61 flight school located in Stratford, Connecticut, offering structured, career-focused pilot training from private pilot through ATP. Led by an airline captain and experienced instructors, the academy provides professional and recreational pathways, advanced avionics training aircraft, and a Redbird simulator.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Avia Flight Academy has rental rates on file. to see full pricing and a cost estimate for your Private Pilot Certificate.
No, Avia Flight Academy operates under Part 61. Training is self-paced: you and your instructor set the curriculum rather than following a pre-approved syllabus. The FAA minimum for a Private Pilot Certificate under Part 61 is 40 flight hours, though most students need 60 to 70.
No, Avia Flight Academy 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.
Avia Flight Academy's training fleet includes the Piper PA-28-140 (Cherokee), Piper PA-28-151 (Warrior), Piper PA-28-180 (Archer), Piper PA-28-180 (Cherokee), Piper PA-28-181 (Archer), Piper PA-34-200 (Seneca), and Piper PA-28R-200 (Arrow). 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, Avia Flight Academy has the following flight training device: Redbird AATD. Ask the school which ratings the device count toward and how many hours you can log.
No, Avia Flight Academy does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.