Quality Score
Fair
Base (15) + components above = 61
About
Captain Drake's Family Aerial Adventures is a sport pilot and ultralight flight training school based in Cave Junction, Oregon, specializing in light sport aircraft, gyroplane, and FAR 103 ultralight training. Led by gold seal CFI and DPE Jason 'Wolf' Emonds, the school offers a phased training program (Modules 1–3) covering ground school, pre-solo training, cross-country flights, and practical test preparation. Students train in an immersive resort-style environment with on-site lodging, scenic southern Oregon flying, and access to a Designated Pilot Examiner for sport pilot checkrides.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Captain Drake's Family Aerial Adventures has rental rates on file. to see full pricing and a cost estimate for your Private Pilot Certificate.
No, Captain Drake's Family Aerial Adventures 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.
Yes, Captain Drake's Family Aerial Adventures has a Designated Pilot Examiner on staff. You can schedule your checkride directly through the school instead of finding an independent examiner on your own. In many areas DPE wait times have stretched to weeks or months, so this is worth factoring in when choosing a school.
Captain Drake's Family Aerial Adventures's training fleet includes the Aeroprakt A-22 LS, Quicksilver S2S, and Magni M16. 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 Captain Drake's Family Aerial Adventures. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, Captain Drake's Family Aerial Adventures does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.