Quality Score
Fair
Base (15) + components above = 62
About
Learn to fly with Western North Carolina’s only SEVIS approved FAA Certified Part 141 Flight School! We offer Private Pilot, Instrument, Commercial, Multi-Engine, CFI, CFII, MEI and Airline Transport Pilot training and we are VA approved. We serve local area pilots, students and professional airline students from around the world. We are also approved for the R-ATP with the degree program through A-B Tech.
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Western North Carolina Aviation has rental rates on file. to see full pricing and a cost estimate for your Private Pilot Certificate.
Yes, Western North Carolina 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, Western North Carolina 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.
Western North Carolina Aviation's training fleet includes the Cessna 172S (Skyhawk), Piper PA-28R-200 (Arrow), and Piper PA-44-180 (Seminole). 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, Western North Carolina Aviation 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, Western North Carolina Aviation does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.