Well now you can!

We can help you achieve those dreams. There are so many reasons to learn how to fly…get to your destinations quickly, take instantaneous vacations, visit family who live further away easier, or maybe a career change. Its a whole other world above and it’s full of fun!

LEARN TO FLY WITH THE EXPERTS IN FLIGHT TRAINING

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BE A COMMERCIAL PILOT

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* All Discovery Flight sales are final and nonrefundable. Only for use at South Albany or Griffiss International airports. Redeemable for six months from date of purchase. Fully transferable to another person. Prices listed above do not include sales tax.

Fight Training Services

We provide quality driven flight training & services founded on more than 10 years of experience and knowledge teaching flying lessons. Whether you want to fly for fun, travel, and convenience, or start a career as a commercial pilot our services & solutions will support your goals.

• DISCOVERY FLIGHTS | Take a ride with one of our expert pilots and learn the basics of flight!
• BECOME A COMMERCIAL PILOT | Learn about becoming a Commercial Pilot and the services we provide to help you fullfill your destiny.
• BECOME A PRIVATE PILOT | Learn about the steps to become a Private Pilot and how we can help you achieve your dream!
• INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS | If you are not a U.S. citizen you can learn to fly. Learn the next steps to admission.
• TYPES OF COURSES | Commercial Pilot – Private Pilot – and Many others…
• AIRCRAFT RENTALS/PURCHASES | Aircraft rentals come with your flying lessons – We also provide aircraft purchasing support

Since 2014 we have worked hard to become the go to pilot training center in Central NY and the Capital District. Hewison Aviation sets the bar high for quality and reliability. We are pleased to announce that we have expanded our presence with more aircraft and instructors. Hewison Aviation is seeking to become the best flight training provider in the area with a personal approach to each and every student. Locally owned small business. Come see us at the amazing airports we fly out of in Selkirk and Rome, NY!

Call or text Maura Hewison at (518) 415-5107 to set up your flight lesson today or book online, just click the button below!

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WHY LEARN TO FLY WITH US?

Christopher and Maura Hewison

I have over 32 years of flying EXPERIENCE.
Hewison Aviation is in its 10th year of operation and growing!
Our EXPERTISE is derived from my unique EXPERIENCES in training that I have brought to our school.
We have the KNOWLEDGE to train individuals based upon their unique learning capabilities too.

-Chris Hewison

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THE HEWISON AIRCRAFT FLEET

The Hewison Aviation Team

Maura Hewison

Chief Operating Officer

When Chris and I went on our first flight together, the first feeling I had was the joy and exhilaration and of being part of something special. I had never had a chance to fly in a single engine airplane before and my first…Learn more

Brad Sulik

Chief Instructor

I enjoy helping people to achieve their goals of learning to fly. Teaching and shaping future pilots is a great way to give back to aviation. I hope that I can promote General aviation safety and aspire other pilots to do …Learn more

Chris Spencer

Assistant Chief Instructor

Retired US Army Officer flew UH-60 Blackhawks as a flight lead and instructor pilot day and night vision goggle operation for 19 years, as well as a former First Officer for SkyWest Airlines on the Embraer 175. I enjoy …Learn more

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   Trevor Skumin 
 2023-12-01
 
 
  As a former student who earned his Private Pilot Certificate at Hewison Aviation, I look back upon my experience with very fond memories. My instructor Adam was great and I always enjoyed flying with him. The training I received left me with a great foundation to continue my aviation career at the collegiate level.
  
 
       
   Michael D 
 2023-11-29
 
 
  Chris B is a great instructor.  He is SAFE and COMMUNICATES well.  He is not my first instructor but he will be my last.  He remains in contact with me even when I am not scheduled for flights.  I believe he cares about customizing my training to fit my life and goes out of his way to ensure I know what his expectations of me are for the upcoming sessions.  I cannot recommend him or Hewison Aviation enough.

Safety, communication, patience.
  
 
       
   Emily Holder 
 2023-11-27
 
 
  As a student pilot here I've been having a wonderful time learning all the ins and outs with the instructors here. Everyone is very professional and exceptionally friendly, my instructor Keegan D. has been so pleasant to work with and so thorough with making sure my foundations are built up strong while also making each lesson fun and exciting! Any of the other instructors I've worked with on occasion have also been wonderful teachers, and the owners themselves are very interested and passionate about the progress of all the students here. I have a few reservations about the Gleim ground school being a little buggy at times, though it hasn't stopped anyone here from being willing to help out when I've needed it and I'm really looking forward to completing all my training here!
  
 
       
   Bryan Panting 
 2023-11-27
 
 
  My son started with Hewison back in June, and so far it has been a great experience for him.
Everyone at the school have been great in working with him, and he really seems to be enjoying it.
I would highly recommend them to anyone who was interested in taking lessons.
  
 
       
   Danny Murdock 
 2023-11-26
 
 
  I've been having a great time while finally challenging myself to accomplish a goal I had since I was a child. Keegan has been great at giving me feedback and corrections in a way I understand and can learn from. I'm hopefully going to be doing my first solo this week!
  
 
       
   Zachary Tipnis 
 2023-11-21
 
 
  Love flying with Hewison Aviation, Adam Carangelo has been great to me - very knowledgeable and accommodating. Between higher prices and my sustaining a leg injury I haven’t been flying recently, but I can’t wait to get back at it and finish my ppl
  
 
       
   Austin Sicko 
 2023-11-20
 
 
  I’m a student at Hewison and I’m hoping to take my exam to become a private pilot within the next couple of weeks. I have had a great experience here so far and my instructor Keegan is great at what he does. So great that after I get my private license, I’m planning on sticking with Hewison to get my instrument rating and commercial license. Would definitely recommend if you are a prospective student pilot and have a real passion for aviation.
  
 
       
   Eric Perry 
 2023-11-20
 
 
  Flying with Hewison Aviation has been a wonderful experience. My instructor Shane is always professional and friendly. The entire team there are all great people and very helpful. I couldn’t imagine a better school to earn a private pilot certificate than with Hewison Aviation!!
  
 
       
   John Shular 
 2023-11-18
 
 
  We had a great time with a great instructor (Adam) during our discovery flight.  Looking forward to lessons in the near future!
  
 
       
   Leslie McGill 
 2023-11-18
 
 
  
  
 
  
  
 
 
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