Yes, the aircraft we use for instruction are some of the safest aircraft to learn in and we specifically designed for students to learn how to fly. To see the aircraft we use click here.

No, you do not require any prior experiences or qualifications to learn to fly. You can become a pilot. Here are the steps to achieving your dream.

No, but in general you should be under 6′-6″ to be comfortable in our training aircraft and under 250 pounds. If you are over these numbers please call Maura at 518-415-5107 to discuss in further detail.

Yes! Hewison Aviation is partnered with Purdue Global, and you can obtain a B.S. Degree in Professional Aviation.

There are many options available such as private bank loans, federal sponsored loans and financing from our approved provider, Flight Training Financing. You can contact us for more information on this or follow the steps on our financing page to obtain financing on-line.

Absolutely!

No, but we recommend you to take a introductory flight lesson to if you want to get the basic understanding of what it is like to learn to fly.

You may start your training without obtaining any medical certificate, however, before you start flying by yourself without an instructor, you need to obtain appropriate FAA medical certificates. There are 1st, 2nd, and 3rd class medical certificates. The minimum requirement for a student pilot is to obtain a 3rd class medical certificate. To work as an airline pilot or instructor, you need to obtain a 1st class medical certificate.

Yes, you can find information on the requirement for obtaining a tailwheel endorsement here.

We do not offer this training, but our partner, MVCC, in Rome, NY offers this training.

Yes. In the United States an Air Boss is recognized by the FAA in a Letter of Authorization (LOA). Learn more here.

To become a pilot, you need to complete a professional training program and get a pilot certificate under a Part 61 or Part 141 flight school. We offer training in both Part 61 and Part 141 formats. Part 141 is generally for those that want to make a career out of aviation. If you are starting out, the first step is to become a Private Pilot.

Call or text Maura at 518-415-5107 to get started. If you are ready to enroll, click here.

All licenses are perpetual. However, you will need to pass a flight review with an FAA certificated instructor every 2 years.

Typically, to obtain a private pilot license, it requires 60-70 hours of flight time. This can be accompished in as little as four months or may take a little over a year depending on how much time you can dedicate towards your training. For commercial pilot license it takes 150 – 275 hours of flight time and can take 1 to 3 years depending on your time and availability. Training is very much dependent on how committed you are to learning to fly and how frequently you fly. To learn how to become and airline pilot and how long it takes, feel free to call or text us.

Yes. In the United States, an Air Boss Letter of Authorization (LoA) issued by the FAA is mandatory for any air show since January 1, 2020. This requirement also applies to events with drones or parachutists. Air bosses are critical for ensuring the safety and entertainment of an air show. Learn more here.

Yes! Flying airplanes is very safe in comparison to many day-to-day activities such as driving cars or motorcycles or even taking the train. Our Piper aircraft have an exceptional in safety rating. In 2022, there were only 20 accidents on U.S. Airlines out of roughly 8.4 million departures, resulting in one fatality, according to the National Transportation Safety Board.

There are five primary types of licenses. Private Pilot License: For individuals who want to fly for pleasure or personal business. Commercial Pilot License: For individuals who intend to obtain employment as a pilot. Sports Pilot License: For individuals who only want to fly light-sport aircraft. Instrument Rating: For individuals who can fly under IFR (Instrument Flight Rules). Recreational Pilot License: For individuals who can fly aircraft up to 180 horsepower with 4 seating capacity in the daytime and only for personal usage or hobby.

Part 61 and Part 141 are the training laws outlined by the Code of Federal Aviation Regulations. These are the two different pilot training rules which provide different flight hours and requirements for obtaining private and commercial pilot certificates. Under Part 61, a student is required to have a minimum of 40 hours prior to their checkride to obtain a private license and 250 hours to obtain a commercial license. Under Part 141, a student is eligible to obtain a private license with 35 hours and a commercial license with 190 hours. Another differentiating factor is that Part 141 schools are audited by the FAA and have detailed guidelines for pilot training. We offer both Part 61 and 141 training.

The costs depend on the type of license and course you are seeking. For a particular course, the cost also varies depending on the hours taken to complete the training. Feel free to call for a more in-depth explanation on this. Here is a link to our current rates. Here is a link for the likely cost to become a commercial pilot and what you need to get paid to fly!!

The FAA is an abbreviation of the Federal Aviation Administration, which is the national aviation authority of the United States. It regulates and oversees all the American civil aviation activities and approves and evaluates flight training schools and instructors for providing professional flight training. Only FAA certificated instructors can provide flight training in the USA.

The air boss (as defined by the Federal Aviation Administration Order 8900.1, Change 87, Volume 3, Chapter 6 Paragraph 3-143 A. 3) is: “The individual who has the primary responsibility for air show operations on the active taxiways, runways, and the surrounding air show demonstration area.” Learn more here.

We train our students in Piper aircraft. Tailwheel students learn in an Aeronica Champion.

We mainly have many different training programs which include Discovery Flight, Private Pilot, Commercial Pilot, CFI or CFII, Tailwheel, and Instrument Rating. You can check our Course section for more information.

With an FAA Private Pilot certificate you can fly nearly anywhere in the USA in VFR conditions. A flight of four hours in a single engine piston can usually take you as far north as Maine, and as far South as the Outer Banks in North Carolina. It makes the world a whole lot smaller!