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Learn To Fly Today! Have you ever dreamed of sitting in the pilot's seat of an airplane and soaring over the landscape below? This Learn to Fly experience in New York is the experience for you! After your orientation and safety debriefing, you'll climb into the pilot's seat of a Piper PA-28-181 Archer II and prepare for take-off. Your knowledgeable, experienced instructor will take you through the pre-flight inspection and prepare the plane for take-off. Next it's time to take off and enjoy the wonderful sensation of flight. With a certified flight instructor by your side in a meticulously prepared Piper Archer, you will learn the art of flight over the breathtaking landscape unique to New York. After an exhilarating flight, you will land safely back on earth. This is wonderful and unique experience that is sure to be remembered for a lifetime. Book An Intro Flight Today!
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Frequently Asked Questions
Icarus Flying Academy has rental rates on file. to see full pricing and a cost estimate for your Private Pilot Certificate.
No, Icarus Flying 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, Icarus Flying 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.
Icarus Flying Academy's training fleet includes the Piper PA-28-181 (Archer), Piper PA-28-161 (Warrior), Piper PA-28-151 (Warrior), and Piper PA-34-200 (Seneca). 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, Icarus Flying Academy has the following flight training device: Redbird. Ask the school which ratings the device count toward and how many hours you can log.
No, Icarus Flying Academy does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.