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About
Mission Aviation Training Academy (MATA) trains and equips evangelical Christian pilots for mission aviation ministry, offering FAA Part 141 and Part 61 flight training programs including Private Pilot, Instrument Rating, Commercial Pilot, and Flight Instructor certificates, as well as tailwheel transition, mountain flying, and technical evaluation preparation courses.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Mission Aviation Training Academy has rental rates on file. to see full pricing and a cost estimate for your Private Pilot Certificate.
No, Mission Aviation Training 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, Mission Aviation Training 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.
Mission Aviation Training Academy's training fleet includes the Cessna 172H (Skyhawk), Cessna 172M (Skyhawk), Cessna 172P (Skyhawk), Cessna 177, Cessna 180B, and Cessna U206. 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, Mission Aviation Training Academy has the following flight training device: CRX MAX. Ask the school which ratings the device count toward and how many hours you can log.
No, Mission Aviation Training Academy does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.