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ERIE’S QUALITY
FLIGHT TRAINING
PROVIDER


Now Providing Both Part 141 and Part 61 Flight Training Out of the Erie International Airport

 
 

QUALITY, AFFORDABILITY, AND SAFETY

We offer high-quality flight training at Erie International Airport, covering everything from private pilot to commercial, as well as advanced certifications like multi-engine and CFI.

723+

Students we have served

7,650+

Flight hours

9

Aircraft

 
Training Aircraft parked on tarmac outside Fundamentals Flight Training at the Erie International Airport

The Cessna 150...
The Standard In Flight Training

The Cessna 150 has been a staple in aviation training for decades. This reliable and fuel-efficient airframe provides for one of the safest and most effective training experiences while keeping costs reasonable. Cessna 150’s are a pleasure to fly and help students quickly learn the FUNDAMENTALS of flying!

 
Full glass cockpit with autopilot Technologically Advanced Aircraft (TAA)

Modern Instrument Training

Our Technically Advanced Aircraft ‘Rosie’ is equipped with a brand new full glass panel and autopilot. Our Piper Tomahawk and Piper Arrow are well equipped with a modern Garmin 650 touch screen GPS and a Garmin 175 GPS respectively, these aircraft aid greatly in the instrument and commercial learning process.

 

MEET OUR INSTRUCTORS

  • A man wearing sunglasses and a pilot headset with a microphone, smiling, with the blue sky and clouds in the background.

    David Benson, CFI & Owner

  • A man with glasses, receding hairline, wearing a white shirt, black tie, and a black jacket, smiling in an indoor setting.

    Sam Conley, CFII/MEI, Chief Flight Instructor

  • Smiling man wearing a headset with microphone, sunglasses on hat, giving a thumbs-up and making a call gesture with his hand.

    Devon Natalie, CFII/MEI, Chief Flight Instructor

  • A young man in a blue checkered shirt and black trousers standing beside a small white airplane with a red and black stripe on the fuselage, outdoors on a sunny day with blue sky and clouds in the background.

    Andriy Omelchenko, CFII

  • Man sitting in the cockpit of an airplane, looking at the camera, with controls and screens visible around him.

    Bryan Loomis, CFI

  • A young man in sunglasses and a light blue polo shirt standing by a small white private jet airplane on an airport tarmac, with another small airplane parked in the background.

    Ross Hesselgesser, CFI

  • Jungsu Ou, CFII

  • A smiling man wearing sunglasses and headphones, taking a selfie inside a small aircraft or helicopter.

    Edrick Baez, CFI

LIMITED TIME OFFER

Take a Discovery Flight for only $150

Take a flight with one of our instructors to learn what flying is all about. Use this time to ask questions and take the yoke to see if flying is right for you. This hour counts towards your required hours for your Private Pilot Certificate.

 

Are you ready to get started?

All levels of flight training

  • Front view of a small green and black airplane on a flat desert landscape with mountains in the background.

    Private Pilot

    Your Private Pilots Certificate is your first step in aviation. Once earned you will be able to take to the skys on your own.

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    Instrument Rating

    An Instrument Flight Rating certifies pilots to fly and navigate through clouds and in inclement weather by use of instruments rather than visual ground reference..

  • A commercial airplane flying above the clouds under a clear blue sky.

    Commercial Pilot

    Becoming a commercial pilot allows you to start earning an income from flying. This is also the first step in becoming an Air Transport Pilot.

  • Pilots sitting in the cockpit of a small airplane, preparing for takeoff, with runway visible ahead through the windshield.

    Certified Flight Instructor

    Becoming a CFI or CFII allows you to provide Instruction, build flight experience while being paid, and develop your own flying skills and knowledge.

  • A white twin-engine private jet aircraft with black and red stripes on the fuselage, parked on an airport tarmac with grass and trees in the background.

    Multi Engine Rating

    A multi engine rating allows you to operate airplanes with more than one engine, which includes a wide range of commercial and private aircraft.

  • A white drone with a camera attached is flying over a green forested area.

    Commercial Drone

    Allows you to legally fly drones for business, from aerial photography to surveying and deliveries. Get certified fast and start turning your passion into profit!

  • A pilot logbook, a pen, a mechanical ruler, and a circular slide rule are placed on an aircraft navigation chart.

    Aviation Tutoring

    Our expert aviation tutoring provides personalized guidance to help you ace your exams, build confidence, and achieve your dreams of becoming a pilot!

Choose your course and get ready to soar!

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