Palomar Airport Flight Schools
- Learn to fly at McClellan-Palomar Airport.small plane silhouette image by CraterValley Photo from Fotolia.com
Learning to fly is a thrilling experience, as you soar above the earth and into the clouds. While flying is an expensive hobby, the freedom makes it worthwhile for many people. Three flight schools are based at McClellan-Palomar airport In Carlsbad, California. Because of the intensive individual study required to earn a private pilot's license, the process can take anywhere from four to six months, regardless of the school you choose; although motivated students can complete requirements in as little as four weeks. - In operation since 1997, Pinnacle Aviation Academy specializes in aircraft rental and flight training. Students range from those preparing for professional aviation careers to those wishing to fly for recreational purposes. Those attending can earn a private pilot certificate, instrument rating, multi-engine rating, commercial pilot license for single-engine planes or sport pilot certificate. The school is an exclusive provider of Cessna's Computer-Based Instruction Ground School and teaches students to fly in Cessna planes.
Pinnacle Aviation Academy
2210 Palomar Airport Rd.
Carlsbad, CA 92011
760-929-1009
pinnacleacademy.com - Grey Eagle Aviation was founded by a Navy fighter pilot with more than 25,000 hours of flying experience. Ground school facilities include computerized classrooms that provide up-to-date training materials designed to streamline the process of pilot training. Flying lessons take place in either a Cessna 152 or Cessna 172. Training programs for commercial pilots and multiengine aircraft certification are available as well. Those wanting to teach can earn advanced ground instructor, certified ground school instructor, certified flight instructor with instrument and multiengine Instructor certifications.
Grey Eagle Aviation, Inc.
2186 Palomar Airport Rd.
Carlsbad, CA 92011
760-804-8670
greyeagleflightacademy.com - Orion Aviation specializes in flight training for those interested in aviation for pleasure and those seeking a career in the field. Students can gain a private pilot certification, commercial pilot certification or instrument rating. Those eligible for the Montgomery GI Bill can take advantage of the commercial multi-engine package, with housing provided. All pilot training courses use the Jeppesen syllabus, which is approved by the Veterans Administration.
Orion Aviation
2150 Palomar Airport Rd. #15
Carlsbad, CA 92011
760-476-9028
orionavaition.net
