Join us for a Discovery Flight!  We will schedule a tour of our facility and take you on a 45-60 minute flight to get a feel for the controls. Our flight is designed to be a low pressure way to find out if you want to pursue becoming a pilot. Take flight for the first time! 

YES! Getting a Sport Pilot License is the exactly what youre looking for. It's the fastest, most accessible and affordable gateway to aviation. You skip the expensive, rigorous FAA medical exam, a valid U.S. driver's license is all you need to prove medical fitness. this licence also requires just 20 hours of minimum flight time (around 40-50 nationally for PPL), it slashes training time and costs in half compared to a Private Pilot License. 

Florida is widely considered one of the best places in the country to learn to fly. With more than 230 flyable days per year, student pilots spend less time waiting on weather and more time building skills in the cockpit. Consistent sunshine, mild winters, and year-round flying conditions allow students to train more efficiently and often complete their certifications faster than in many other parts of the United States.

Florida also offers a unique training environment that prepares pilots for real-world flying. Student pilots can experience everything from controlled and uncontrolled airports to busy airspace, coastal flying, cross-country navigation, and changing weather conditions. This variety helps build confidence and decision-making skills while providing valuable experience that translates well to flying anywhere in the country.

At AvCerts Flight Institute, located at Ocala International Airport, students benefit from Florida's ideal flying weather while training in a focused, accelerated environment. Whether your goal is to earn a Sport Pilot Certificate, Private Pilot Certificate, or simply experience the freedom of flight, Florida provides the perfect combination of weather, airspace, and opportunity to help you achieve your aviation goals.

Becoming a student pilot is the first step as an Aviator. This certificate will help you in advancing through your pilot training. One of our instructors will assist in obtaining your student pilot certificate, you will need it when it comes time for your Private Pilot Examination and all of your solo flights during training. 

The student pilot certificate is your license to learn!  

At AvCerts Flight Academy, we do everything we can to simplify your training process. We provide nearly everything you need to get started, with the exception of an iPad. An iPad will be used throughout your training for navigation and instruction purposes. 

You will also need to bring a government photo I.D., as well as a birth certificate or passport for TSA verification.

Part 61 refers to a section or "chapter" of of the Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR's) that outlines requirements for pilot certification. Essentially, Part 61 is the qualification process that governs how to obtain your pilot license. Under this chapter you'll find Eligibility Requirements, Aeronautical Knowledge Topics, Flight Proficiency, and Aeronautical Experience requirements. 

AvCerts Flight Academy is a performance based full-time pilot institution, our philosophy is focused on helping aviators achieve their goals as effectively and efficiently possible. Our courses outline how long each phase of training will take. Time of completion can be determined by what course(s) you are seeking. Review our programs for more details!

21 Days to Earn Your Wings!

Flight training prices varies from courses and flight schools, but the average cost is between 12-25k to get your private pilots licens in Florida. We set ourselves apart from others by not charging hourly for flight time. We establish simple to understand fixed costs for our training programs. We eliminate unexpected costs and surprise fees by showing you all of our pricing up front. What you see, is what you pay.

Each course offering breaks down pricing based upon the certificate you will complete. 

Pilot pay can vary dependent upon the flight operation you choose. For example, an aerial survey pilot can expect to earn between $50,000-$60,000 annually, while an airline pilot starting salary is around $90,000 and senior airline pilots $400,000+. 

It all depends on what part of the industry you choose to take flight in!