Quality Score
Limited Data
Base (15) + components above = 37
About
West Michigan Aviation Academy (WMAA) is a tuition-free public charter high school for grades 9-12, located on the campus of Gerald R. Ford International Airport in Grand Rapids, MI. The school offers an aviation and STEM-focused curriculum, including flight training toward a private pilot license, ground school, Build-A-Plane, unmanned aerial systems, engineering, robotics, and more.
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
West Michigan Aviation Academy has rental rates on file. to see full pricing and a cost estimate for your Private Pilot Certificate.
No, West Michigan Aviation 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, West Michigan Aviation 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.
West Michigan Aviation Academy's training fleet includes the Cessna 172 (Skyhawk) and Schweizer SGS 2-33. 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, West Michigan Aviation Academy has the following flight training device: Redbird LD. Ask the school which ratings the device count toward and how many hours you can log.
No, West Michigan Aviation Academy does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.