Training

• Have you recently received your pilots’ license, and are you now looking for a new challenge?

• Are you thinking of buying a Pitts, or other “hot” tailwheel airplane, but need to determine whether you can master the landings?

• Are you contemplating air show flying, but desire a mentor to coach you through the initial phases?

• Do you want to become a better, safer pilot, regardless of your experience level?

The following is a current list of what AIA offers.  Any of these courses can help make you a safer, more proficient—and more self-confident—pilot. The curriculum can be tailored to specific needs, too, so if you do not see exactly what you’re looking for please feel free to contact us.  It's easy to customize the flight training to suit your skill level and time/budget requirements.

AIA is pleased to feature the Pitts S-2A Special.  This wonderful biplane, with its delightful controls and excellent safety record, possesses legendary aerobatic capabilities.  Dual Instruction in the Pitts is offered at $300/hour, and is all-inclusive (right down to parachutes and headsets!).  Ground Instruction ($50/hour) uses visual aids and drawing boards to clearly illustrate the lessons.  Safety briefings, pre-flight discussions of maneuvers, and post-flight critiques are some of the items covered by Ground Instruction.

In addition to pre-arranged courses, AIA can focus on a specific maneuver, or maneuvers, through the International Aerobatic Club (IAC) “Advanced” level.  (It may be possible to receive instruction in your own plane, too.)  Landing check-outs for those who may be purchasing a Pitts are available.  And as a customer service, AIA can help you enroll in the IAC or advise you about competing at an aerobatic contest.

Amelia Island Aerobatics can also assist in arranging lodging, dining or vehicle rental for the time of your intended stay in our area.  Amelia Island is a charming barrier island on the Atlantic Coast of northeast Florida, offering a variety of activities for the sports enthusiast, vacationer, or history buff.  The area has something for everyone, and this can make your flying trip an adventure the whole family will enjoy.

( See our services page for more detailed information )