Voyager Aviation is located on Merritt Island, Florida and has been providing flight training since the early 1990's. The school offers introductory flight lessons for $89 as of 2011. This introductory flight offers you the opportunity to see if you would like to pursue flight training and, if so, the funds from this lesson are credited toward your training program. You must be at least 17 years old with a high school diploma or GED to enroll for flight training and you must provide a deposit of $200 USD for US citizens and $500 USD for international students.
Space Coast Aviation is located at Merritt Island Airport. The school offers FAA and JAA Private flight training, Instrument training, Multi-engine and Commercial flight training options. Space Coast also offers Certified Flight Instructor Training, Certified Flight Instructor Instrument Training and Multi-engine Instructor Training. As of 2011, Florida residents are offered a discount on training. The cost of training varies based on the type of certificate you would like to obtain.
Bristow Academy offers helicopter training and certification 16 miles from Merritt Island in Titusville, Florida. As of 2011, Bristow requires that each student provide a $150 non-refundable enrollment fee and proof that the student has the funds necessary to complete flight school training. Proof can be provided in the form of a bank statement or letter of loan approval. The total cost of tuition will vary based on the type of flight certificate you would like to obtain. You must also have a high school diploma, GED, or college transcripts to show proof of educational eligibility. If your documents are not in English, they must be accompanied by an English translation.
F.I.T. Aviation began operation in 1968, and provides aviation training 15 miles from Merritt Island in Melbourne, Florida. F.I.T. provides training for credit at the Florida Institute of Technology students as well as training for the general public. The cost for programs varies depending on the type of flight certificate you would like to obtain. Training options include: Private Pilot License, Commercial Pilot License, Single or Multi-engine rating, JAA training, and Flight Instructor training.