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About
Welcome to PEA! With over five decades of excellence, PEA stands as a distinguished, Nationally Accredited flight school dedicated to shaping the aviation dreams of aspiring pilots. A main campus located at Daytona Beach International Airport, a Satellite facility in Ft Lauderdale where we are the flight training provider for Broward College, and an Auxiliary training facility in Flagler Beach that specializes in accelerated training. PEA proudly holds the distinction of being one of only four flight schools authorized to offer F-1 Visas to international students, making us a global destination for aviation education. At PEA, safety is paramount, quality instruction is our hallmark, and creating a memorable aviation experience is our passion. Multiple financing options and VA Approved.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Phoenix East Aviation has rental rates on file. to see full pricing and a cost estimate for your Private Pilot Certificate.
Yes, Phoenix East Aviation 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, Phoenix East Aviation 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.
Phoenix East Aviation's training fleet includes the Cessna 172 (Skyhawk), Piper PA-34 (Seneca), and American Champion 8KCAB. 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, Phoenix East Aviation has the following flight training devices: Redbird FMX and Redbird TD2. Ask the school which ratings the devices count toward and how many hours you can log.
No, Phoenix East Aviation does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.