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!
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 Bennington, VT, Harriman West North Adams, MA Saratoga, NY, Selkirk, NY 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!

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

CHIEF INSTRUCTOR | MEI, CFII
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….Learn more

ASSISTANT CHIEF INSTRUCTOR | GOLD SEAL FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR | MEI, CFII,
Ajay Raghavendra is a B-737 first officer with a U.S. airline and a rated UH-60M Black Hawk helicopter pilot/aviation officer with the U.S. Army (New York National Guard). He holds a Ph.D. in Atmospheric Science from SUNY-Albany and graduated with honors from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical …Learn more

CHECK AIRMAN | GOLD SEAL FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR | MEI, CFII
Pilot since 1993, CFI since 1996. With over 12,000 hours of fixed wing time, Brad brings the knowledge of type ratings in DA50, MU300, GV, GVI, and GVII to the table. I enjoy helping people achieve their goals of learning to fly….Learn more