Due North Aviation is in the Columbus area. It specializes helicopter training. Each staff and faculty member of the flight school has experience in the aeronautics industry, including with airplanes and other aircraft. Classes and training courses include private pilot training, instrument training, commercial pilot training, certified flight instruction, certified flight instruction-instrument and add-on ratings for individuals who already hold a pilot's certificate. Due North also offers financing options through partner programs that can help to reduce the initial cost of the helicopter flight program. College credit is also available through a partnership with Utah Valley State College, which will help to set up a student with an associate's or bachelor's degree in aviation through the online training at the college. Financing is also available through PilotFinance.com
Due North Aviation
3430 Old Columbus Road NW
Carroll, OH 43112
(740) 652-1722
jsaero.com
American Winds Flight Academy is in Akron. It features a wide variety of programs for flight school. Starting in the 1980s as an aerobatic flight school, the Flight Academy is now a full-service training facility for both hobby and career pilots. The academy is certified by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) as an approved Part 141 flight school and can qualify pilots to receive a private pilot license, advanced training or commercial pilot license. Other awards include the accreditation by the Department of Education through the Council for Continuing Education and Training. Features at the school include a fast-track training program, multi-engine time building course, ground school and advanced avionics. The academy is also affiliated with Utah Valley University's aviation program, which enables participants to use their educational experiences at the academy to count toward college credit.
American Winds Flight Academy
1600 Triplett Blvd.
Akron, OH 44306
(330) 733-2500
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Zone Aviation is about 30 miles west of Cleveland and is the only Cessna Pilot Center in Northeast Ohio. Features include an accelerated training program that will enable you to reach FAA certification as a private pilot within weeks, depending on which program you enroll in. It also offers a Sport Pilot Certificate, which does not require the same standards as the private pilot certificate. Other programs include a private pilot certificate, instrument rating, multi-engine training, co-pilot classes and ground school training. Zone Aviation also rents and sells planes. Financing options are also available through PilotFinance.com.
Zone Aviation
44050 Russia Road
Elyria, OH 44035-6800
(440) 322-3692
zoneaviation.com