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About
Middle Georgia State University's School of Aviation offers FAA-certified programs in Flight (airplane and helicopter), Air Traffic Management, and Aviation Maintenance/Structural Technology. The Eastman Campus is home to a fleet of 58 aircraft including 54 fixed-wing aircraft and 4 helicopters, plus advanced simulators. MGA also offers flight instruction at Macon Downtown Airport. Programs include certificate, associate, and bachelor degree options under FAA Part 141.
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Middle Georgia State University has rental rates on file. to see full pricing and a cost estimate for your Private Pilot Certificate.
No, Middle Georgia State University 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, Middle Georgia State University 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.
Middle Georgia State University's training fleet includes the Piper PA-28-181 (Archer TX), Piper PA-28R-201 (Arrow), Piper PA-44-180 (Seminole), Piper PA-28-161 (Warrior III), American Champion Citabria, American Champion Super Decathlon, Guimbal Cabri G2 (Cabri G2), and Robinson R44. 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 Middle Georgia State University. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, Middle Georgia State University does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.