Flight School Miami, FL

Ready for aviation lessons at the best flight school near Miami, FL? Paragon Flight in Fort Myers or Punta Gorda will provide you with award-worthy experiences. We’ve often earned recognition from the AOPA, or Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, and we work diligently to provide every student with this level of service.

Dual FAA Approvals

At Paragon Flight, students find the best of both worlds – stringent syllabi with established structure and flexibility for students who need it. We can offer this range of structure because we’re authorized to operate under Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) Parts 141 and 61. This dual approval allows us to provide every student with the ideal experience, whether they need a full-time course with a prescribed syllabus or one-on-one instruction with self-driven pacing.

Top-Shelf Training Aircraft

Practical training experiences with Paragon Flight occur in the standard aircraft. Primary instruction occurs in the Piper PA28 “Pilot” for single-engine students and the Piper PA44 Seminole for multi-engine students. We also have the Cirrus SR20 for primary instruction, high-performance endorsements, aircraft transition/differences training, and rentals. The ALSIM AL172 rounds out our fleet and allows student pilots to master their skills without leaving the safety of the ground.

Ideal Location for Flight Training Experiences

Students from Naples to Miami and all over Florida and the US Southeast find Paragon Flight conveniently located in an ideal position for weather, accommodations, and proximity to airfields. We have two locations in Florida: Page Field (FMY) in Fort Myers and Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) in Punta Gorda, FL. Each location enjoys great conditions for safe takeoff and landing over 350 days annually, tower-controlled runways, and modern facilities.

Top-Notch Flight Trainers

The team of flight instructors here at Paragon Flight comes from an incredible pool of applicants. Aviation is a popular pastime in this part of the world, and we leverage the wealth of pilots by hiring the best for our students’ benefit. We also employ a computer-based Jeppesen curriculum. Developed with a Boeing subsidiary, this comprehensive curriculum produces pilots 30% faster than the national average and includes every element of ground training needed. Learn with the best here at Paragon Flight.

Flight Training Programs Available

Non-Commercial Training

• Private Pilot License (PPL) – single-engine flight permissions in clear conditions
• Instrument Flight Rating (IFR) – fly in all conditions and at higher altitudes
• Multi-Engine License (MEL) – multi-engine flight permissions
• Cirrus Certified Aircraft Training
• Glass Cockpit Training

Commercial Training

• Commercial Single-Engine License (CSEL) – permissions for single-engine flight for compensation
• Commercial Multi-Engine License (CMEL) – permissions for multi-engine flight for compensation
• Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) – required for airline applicants
• Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) – train students in single-engine flight
• Certified Flight Instructor, Instrument (CFII) – train students in instrument flight
• Multi-Engine Instructor (MEI) – trains students in multi-engine flight

Military/Government Training

• Initial Flight Orientation (IFO) – prepare for basic flight training
• Single Engine Recurrent Training (SERT) – improve the coordination, safety, communication, and awareness of a crew through scenario-based training
• Rotary Wing to Fixed Wing Transition Training – transition from commercial helicopter to airline pilot
• Aircraft Transition and Differences Training – master the differences during changes from one aircraft to another.

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