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About
Centerline Aviation Services, LLC is a Part 61 flight school located at Lincolnton-Lincoln County Regional Airport (KIPJ) in North Carolina, offering flight training from Private Pilot through Commercial, Instrument, Multi-Engine, and CFI ratings. The school features a fleet of Cessna 172s, a Cessna 182Q TAA, a Beechcraft Baron BE55, and FAA-certified Redbird flight simulators. Centerline is recognized as an AOPA 2026 Distinguished Flight School.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Centerline Aviation Services, LLC has rental rates on file. to see full pricing and a cost estimate for your Private Pilot Certificate.
No, Centerline Aviation Services, LLC 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, Centerline Aviation Services, LLC 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.
Centerline Aviation Services, LLC's training fleet includes the Beechcraft BE55 (Baron), Cessna 182Q (Skylane), Cessna 172 (Skyhawk), Cessna 172M (Skyhawk), and Cessna 172N (Skyhawk). 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, Centerline Aviation Services, LLC has the following flight training devices: Redbird FMX and Redbird TD2. Ask the school which ratings the devices count toward and how many hours you can log.
No, Centerline Aviation Services, LLC does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.