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About
Laurel Highlands Aeronautical Academy (LHAA) is a full-service Part 61 and Part 141 flight school located at Arnold Palmer Regional Airport (KLBE) in Latrobe, PA. LHAA offers flight training for Private Pilot, Instrument Rating, Commercial Pilot, Multi-Engine Rating, CFI Certificate, and Tailwheel/Complex Endorsements. The school operates a diverse fleet including Cessna 172, Cessna 172RG, Beechcraft Travel Air, and a full-motion Redbird flight simulator. As a Gleim Aviation partner, LHAA provides comprehensive training materials and a pilot shop.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Laurel Highlands Aeronautical Academy has rental rates on file. to see full pricing and a cost estimate for your Private Pilot Certificate.
Yes, Laurel Highlands Aeronautical Academy 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.
No, Laurel Highlands Aeronautical 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.
Laurel Highlands Aeronautical Academy's training fleet includes the Cessna 172 (Skyhawk), Cessna 172RG (Skyhawk RG), and Beechcraft 95 (Travel Air). 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, Laurel Highlands Aeronautical Academy has the following flight training device: Redbird FMX. Ask the school which ratings the device count toward and how many hours you can log.
No, Laurel Highlands Aeronautical Academy does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.