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Fair
Base (15) + components above = 54
About
Piedmont Flight Training (PFT) is a FAA Part 141 and Part 61 certified flight school based at Smith Reynolds Airport in Winston-Salem, NC. With over 30 years of experience, PFT offers training from Private Pilot Certification through CFI, CFII, and MEI certificates, including Instrument, Multi-Engine, and Commercial ratings. The school operates a fleet of Cessna 172s, Piper Archer, Arrow, and Seneca, as well as Pipistrel Alpha Trainers and a Redbird FMX Full Motion Simulator. PFT is the exclusive flight training provider for Elizabeth City State University's aviation science degree program and a trusted partner for Liberty University.
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Piedmont Flight Training has rental rates on file. to see full pricing and a cost estimate for your Private Pilot Certificate.
Yes, Piedmont Flight Training 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, Piedmont Flight Training 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.
Piedmont Flight Training's training fleet includes the Cessna 172L/M (Skyhawk), Cessna 172S (Skyhawk), Piper PA-28 (Archer), Piper PA-28R (Arrow), Piper PA-34 (Seneca), and Pipistrel Alpha (Alpha Trainer). 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, Piedmont Flight Training 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, Piedmont Flight Training does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.