ACESAviators Academy
Aerial view of a general aviation airport at golden hour

Fleet

Proven trainers.
Nothing you don't need.

The same aircraft generations of pilots earned their wings in, rented directly from partnered flying clubs with no school markup. You only pay for Hobbs time, the time that goes in your logbook.

*Aircraft rentals are provided by participating flying clubs. Rental rates vary by aircraft and club.

Cessna 172 Skyhawk with GPS
The Big Seller

Cessna 172 Skyhawk with GPS

The gold standard of flight training, with something most schools can't offer: a GPS-equipped panel. Learn on the same navigation technology you'll actually fly with, at $160/hr wet, billed on Hobbs time only.

Rate
$160/hr wet*
Panel
GPS-equipped
Seats
4
Best for
PPL through Commercial
Cessna 152
The Economical Trainer

Cessna 152

The airplane that taught generations of pilots to fly. It's the most affordable way to get your first hours in the logbook and build time.

Rate
$120/hr wet*
Seats
2
Billing
Hobbs time only
Best for
Primary training & hour building
Redbird FMX full-motion AATD flight simulator in the training room
Redbird FMX · Full-Motion AATD

Redbird FMX full-motion simulator.

Take your training further with a Redbird FMX full-motion simulator. Build confidence, sharpen your procedures, and fly practice approaches in a realistic, controlled environment, with real motion your body can feel and loggable time toward your ratings.

  • Instruction and simulator fees included in the $80/hr rate
  • Full-motion platform for realistic feel
  • Counts toward instrument rating requirements
  • Fly any approach in the country, any weather, any time
  • Pause mid-flight for real teaching moments
$80/hr instruction and simulator fees included
Book Sim Time
Instrument panel and wraparound visuals inside the Redbird FMX simulator on approach to a runway
Inside the FMX: full panel, wraparound visuals, and any approach in the country on demand.
Discovery Flight
$160 · you fly the plane