Arkansas Aviation Schools

Henderson State University

• Henderson State University (HSU) is one of nine public Arkansas universities and the only one controlled by both church and state. Located in Arkadelphia, HSU is a liberal arts university offering undergraduate and graduate programs in areas like business, education and the social sciences. The School of Business provides degree options in accounting, business administration and aviation. HSU is the only university in the state that offers a four year B.S. (bachelor of science) degree in aviation. Degree concentrations are available in aviation management, aircraft maintenance management or in preparation for a professional pilot career. Flight Training is conducted from the Arkadelphia Municipal Airport with the use of 15 aircrafts.

  Henderson State University

  1100 Henderson Street

  Arkadelphia, AR 71999

  870-230-5000

  hsu.edu

Skyventure Aviation

• With locations in Jonesboro and Fayetteville, SkyVenture Aviation is a full service flight school offering training programs in traditional or accelerated formats. Skyventure Aviation provides certified training programs in preparation for Sports Pilots, Private Pilots, Commercial Pilots, Certified Flight Instructors (CFI), Multi Engine Instructor (MEI) and Instrument Instructor (CFII). Instrument Rating and Multi Engine Rating courses are also available. Flight training is conducted within the Cessna Pilot Center within Jonesboro Municipal Airport (KJBR) and the Drake Field Airport (KFYV) in Fayetteville, featuring modern aircrafts. Curriculum's incorporate hands-on training and computer based training involving the use of interactive, multimedia CD's.

  SkyVenture Aviation of Arkansas, Inc.

  4500 South School Avenue

  Fayetteville, AR 72701

  479-521-9400

  skyventureinc.com

Central Flying Service

• Central Flying Service (CFS) in Little Rock is the state's oldest aviation business and the largest Fixed Based Operation in the country. CFS conducts aviation sales, maintenance, line services, charter services and flight training. The Flight Training school was originally a War Pilot Training (WPT) center and now offering Private Pilot, Career Pilot, Commercial Pilot, CFI, CFII, MEI and Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate training programs. CFS works with Pulaski Technical College in Arkansas and Utah Valley State College in Utah to offer the A.S. (associate of science) degree in Professional Aviation. Practical hands-on experience is emphasized within CFS programs.

  Central Flying Service

  Flight Training Office

  2301 Crisp Drive

  Little Rock, AR 72202

  501-975-9330

  central.aero