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About
Lanier Flight Center is a premier flight training, aircraft rental, charter, and sales company based at DeKalb-Peachtree Airport (KPDK) in Chamblee, GA. As a Cessna Pilot Center offering both Part 141 and Part 61 training, Lanier provides personalized flight instruction from private pilot certificates through advanced ratings including instrument, commercial, multi-engine, and CFI. The school operates a modern, well-maintained fleet of Cessna and Pipistrel aircraft along with FAA-approved flight simulators. Additional services include aircraft rental, glider training, charter flights via Lanier Flight Express, and aircraft sales including Pipistrel models.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Lanier Flight Center at PDK has rental rates on file. to see full pricing and a cost estimate for your Private Pilot Certificate.
Yes, Lanier Flight Center at PDK 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.
Yes, Lanier Flight Center at PDK 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.
Lanier Flight Center at PDK's training fleet includes the Pipistrel Alpha Trainer, Cessna 172S (Skyhawk), Cessna 172SP (Skyhawk), Cessna 172R (Skyhawk), Cessna 150L, Piper PA-44-180 (Seminole), and Cirrus SR20 G6. 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, Lanier Flight Center at PDK has the following flight training devices: Precision Flight Controls DCX MAX and Alsim AL172 MKII. Ask the school which ratings the devices count toward and how many hours you can log.
No, Lanier Flight Center at PDK does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.