Pilot Training at Newport Aviation

Located on scenic Aquidneck Island, Rhode Island, Newport Aviation offers comprehensive pilot training designed to equip aspiring aviators with exceptional flying skills, practical experience, and superior aeronautical knowledge. Whether your goal is to become a recreational pilot, pursue advanced ratings, or establish a professional aviation career, our expert instructors and structured training programs are here to guide you every step of the way.

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Available Training

Private Pilot Certificate

Begin your aviation journey with our private pilot training. Our personalized instruction includes both ground school and practical flight training, ensuring you acquire the fundamental skills necessary to safely and confidently operate an aircraft.

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What can you do with a Private Pilot Certificate?

• Fly a Single Engine airplane

• Fly in good weather under Visual Flight Rules (VFR)

• Fly with friends and family anywhere in the world

• Fly to and from work functions and write off your flying the same way you do mileage (You can't charge anyone money to do this though - that would be illegal)

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Instrument Rating

Enhance your flying abilities by adding an instrument rating to your pilot certificate. Our instrument training curriculum is specifically designed to provide proficiency in instrument navigation, enabling you to fly safely under various weather conditions.

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What can you do with an Instrument Rating?

• Everything you can do with your Private Pilot Certificate plus

• Fly in most weather, even in the clouds rain and sometimes even snow under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR)

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Commercial Pilot Training

Prepare for a professional career in aviation with our comprehensive commercial pilot program. Newport Aviation's structured curriculum focuses on advanced flight maneuvers, regulations, and procedures to ready you for commercial operations.

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What can you do with a Commercial Pilot Certificate?

• Everything you can do as an Instrument Rated Private Pilot plus

• Fly for compensation or hire
  This means that someone can hire you to fly an airplane for them. As a Commercial Pilot you can't "hold out" meaning advertise flying people places in an airplane, that would be illegal charter flying and the FAA could revoke your pilot certificate.

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Certified Flight Instructor  (CFI)

Become an FAA-certified flight instructor and share your passion for flying. Our CFI training emphasizes instructional techniques, aeronautical decision-making, and in-depth knowledge, preparing you to instruct and mentor new pilots effectively.

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Being a CFI is one of the most rewarding experiences that you will ever have. It gives you complete freedom and autonomy as an aviator to help shape the future of both aviation and aspiring pilots. The connections that you will make with your students often turn into lifelong relationships that will afford you some of the most cherished memories and adventures of your life!

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Certified Instrument Flight Instructor   (CFI-I)

Advance your instructing capabilities with our Certified Instrument Flight Instructor training. This specialized program equips you to teach pilots pursuing instrument ratings, emphasizing advanced instruction techniques and IFR proficiency.

 

What can flight instructors do?

• Flight instructors are the true backbone of aviation. As a flight instructor you can teach people how to fly. This can range from brand new students who have never flown an airplane before to teaching in some truly amazing aircraft like P51 Mustangs. Now, it takes years of dedication to the craft to be able to teach in more advanced aircraft but it's definitely possible if you put in the hard work!
   

Why Choose Newport Aviation?
 

• Experienced Instructors: Our FAA-certified instructors bring extensive real-world flying experience and a passion for teaching.

• Exceptional Location: Train at beautiful Aquidneck Island, offering diverse flying conditions and breathtaking scenery.

• Tailored Instruction: Customized training programs to meet your individual goals and scheduling needs.

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CD Salute to Service Discount
 

• Honoring the memory of our founders father, Legendary Rhode Island aviator Chris Drago, we proudly offer a 5% discount to all active duty service members, as well as veterans who were honorably discharged from service. Simply provide us with a copy of your DD-214 or active duty military ID to receive this discount.*
   

Begin your flight training journey today with Newport Aviation, where your dreams of flight take off!

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*discount does not include introductory flight experiences.