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About
Pressley Aviation is an FAA Part 61 and Part 141 certified flight school located at Stanly County Airport (KVUJ) in New London, NC, offering training from Private Pilot through CFI, CFII, Multi-Engine, and ATP ratings. The school operates a fleet of 8 aircraft including Cessna 172s, Piper Warriors, Beechcraft Barons, and a Bellanca Decathlon, along with a DCX-MAX full motion simulator. VA and NCTAP benefits are accepted.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Pressley Aviation has rental rates on file. to see full pricing and a cost estimate for your Private Pilot Certificate.
Yes, Pressley 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.
Yes, Pressley Aviation has a Designated Pilot Examiner on staff. You can schedule your checkride directly through the school instead of finding an independent examiner on your own. In many areas DPE wait times have stretched to weeks or months, so this is worth factoring in when choosing a school.
Pressley Aviation's training fleet includes the Cessna 172 (Skyhawk), Piper PA-28 (Warrior), Beechcraft BE55 55 (Baron), Beechcraft BE95 B55 (Baron), and Bellanca 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, Pressley Aviation has the following flight training device: DCX MAX. Ask the school which ratings the device count toward and how many hours you can log.
No, Pressley Aviation does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.