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

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

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!

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.

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.

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.

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

Absolutely!

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.

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.

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.

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!!

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Absolutely!

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!

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.

A corporate pilot is a commercial pilot or airline transport pilot (ATP) who flies for one or more corporations instead of the airlines. These pilots are often responsible for ferrying corporate executives and managers between meetings and operations. These pilots most often fly mid-sized business and executive jets or turboprop airplanes like the Kingair or PC-12.

You can book a flight training lesson right here in New York at one of Airport located in the heart of New York. First: Choose from one of our many Airport Locations.

Then click to book a flight lesson or click here

CALL/TEXT MAURA TO BOOK A FLIGHT LESSON: 518 415-5107

Hewison Aviation has one of the BEST flight training programs for beginners in New York! We first recommend taking a Discovery Flight to ensure you are comfortable flying. If you know you want to become a Pilot you can move to the next step of taking a Part 141 Flight Training Course. You can then move forward with a Private Pilot License.

Discovery Flights

Discovery Flights are often used as a way for individuals to determine if they have an interest in pursuing further flight training to obtain a private pilot license or other pilot certifications. It’s also a memorable experience for those curious about aviation or considering it as a hobby or career.  Learn more…

BOOK A DISCOVERY FLIGHT

Part 141 Flight Training Courses

Part 141 enrollment is available to students that are committed to flying three times a week and ready to engage in a regimented program. It is available to private and instrument students. Enrolled students will have a dedicated instructor ready to help them achieve their goals. To this end, Part 141 students get preferential scheduling and jump to the top of the waitlist. Learn more…

REGISTER FOR 141 

Private Pilot License (PPL):

• This course is designed for individuals who want to fly for recreational purposes.
• Training includes both ground school and flight instruction covering basic aircraft maneuvers, navigation, flight planning, and emergency procedures.
• Upon completion, you’ll be eligible to fly small aircraft for personal use and carry passengers, but not for compensation or hire. Learn more…

REGISTER FOR PPL

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Have Questions?

CALL/TEXT MAURA: 518 415-5107

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!!

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Absolutely!

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!

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.

A corporate pilot is a commercial pilot or airline transport pilot (ATP) who flies for one or more corporations instead of the airlines. These pilots are often responsible for ferrying corporate executives and managers between meetings and operations. These pilots most often fly mid-sized business and executive jets or turboprop airplanes like the Kingair or PC-12.

You can book a flight training lesson right here in New York at one of Airport located in the heart of New York. First: Choose from one of our many Airport Locations.

Then click to book a flight lesson or click here

CALL/TEXT MAURA TO BOOK A FLIGHT LESSON: 518 415-5107

Hewison Aviation has one of the BEST flight training programs for beginners in New York! We first recommend taking a Discovery Flight to ensure you are comfortable flying. If you know you want to become a Pilot you can move to the next step of taking a Part 141 Flight Training Course. You can then move forward with a Private Pilot License.

Discovery Flights

Discovery Flights are often used as a way for individuals to determine if they have an interest in pursuing further flight training to obtain a private pilot license or other pilot certifications. It’s also a memorable experience for those curious about aviation or considering it as a hobby or career.  Learn more…

BOOK A DISCOVERY FLIGHT

Part 141 Flight Training Courses

Part 141 enrollment is available to students that are committed to flying three times a week and ready to engage in a regimented program. It is available to private and instrument students. Enrolled students will have a dedicated instructor ready to help them achieve their goals. To this end, Part 141 students get preferential scheduling and jump to the top of the waitlist. Learn more…

REGISTER FOR 141 

Private Pilot License (PPL):

• This course is designed for individuals who want to fly for recreational purposes.
• Training includes both ground school and flight instruction covering basic aircraft maneuvers, navigation, flight planning, and emergency procedures.
• Upon completion, you’ll be eligible to fly small aircraft for personal use and carry passengers, but not for compensation or hire. Learn more…

REGISTER FOR PPL

*******************************************

Have Questions?

CALL/TEXT MAURA: 518 415-5107

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.

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.

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!!

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.

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.

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.

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! 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.

A corporate pilot is a commercial pilot or airline transport pilot (ATP) who flies for one or more corporations instead of the airlines. These pilots are often responsible for ferrying corporate executives and managers between meetings and operations. These pilots most often fly mid-sized business and executive jets or turboprop airplanes like the Kingair or PC-12.