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 $200/hr out the door, billed on Hobbs time only.

Rate
$200/hr out the door*
Panel
GPS-equipped
Seats
4
Best for
PPL through Commercial
Cessna 150
The Economical Trainer

Cessna 150

The airplane that taught more pilots to fly than any other two-seater in history. Light, honest, and forgiving, it's perfect for your first hours and the cheapest way to build time.

Rate
$120/hr*
Seats
2
Engine
Continental O-200
Best for
Primary training & hour building
Redbird FMX AATD flight simulator
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.

  • 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
Discovery Flight
$160 · you fly the plane
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