Bradenton Flight Training

Anxious to pin on your pilot wings as quickly as possible? Do you have the drive and work ethic to participate in intensive flight training, or would you rather learn at your own pace and according to your schedule? Either way, contact Paragon Flight in Punta Gorda or Fort Myers for a flight training course near Bradenton that mirrors your pathway.

When you’re planning to fly for fun personal adventures or as a profession, the training you arrange must be sufficient to prepare you to operate aircraft in a safe fashion, but the experience of learning should also be fun. 

Bradenton Flight TrainingParagon Flight, situated in the heart of paradise on Earth, provides plenty of sunny skies, season after season, for flight opportunities and beautiful views from the cockpit. Marvelous coastal scenery and famous attractions offer unforgettable sights to enjoy while learning to fly here.

More than 350 days of the year provide opportunities for pilot hopefuls and experienced aviation lovers for flight. Our students are able to complete training faster and at their convenience, and our team consists of the best flight instructors in the world. 

Page Field (FMY) in Fort Myers and the Punta Gorda Airport (PGA) in Punta Gorda, FL, provide us with a home base to train with tower-controlled runways and several practice airfields. Modern facilities and impressive aircraft accompany this environment.

The entire fleet of aircraft qualifies as Technically Advanced Aircraft (TAA), featuring advanced avionics and Glass Cockpit technology. For Primary Training, we supply the Piper PA28 “pilot” and the PA-44 Seminole, and for Specialty Training, our fleet includes the Cessna T182T Skylane, the Cirrus SR20, and the Cirrus SR22 G5/G6, and an ALSIM Fleet Simulator. 

Even the curriculum that we utilize is the best in the world. The Jeppesen Curriculum, developed by a Boeing subsidiary, offers a comprehensive instructional program and produces pilots 30% faster than the national average. 

Range of Flight Programs Available

Authorized by the FAA under Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) Parts 61 and 141, Paragon Flight is able to create custom training programs for individual students. If you’re a busy, career-oriented person with family obligations, you can still pursue training on a part-time basis with programs designed around your goals, budget, schedule, and current status.

Alternatively, if you have full-time availability, we also offer traditional courses of study. In fact, our P3 Professional Pilot Program is an intense, accelerated course that takes inexperienced pilots from zero experience to commercial licensing with flight instructor certification in fewer than 10 months. 

  • 0-10 Weeks Private Pilot (PPL)
  • 11-18 Weeks Instrument Flight Rating (IFR)
  • 19-30 Weeks Commercial License, Single Engine & Multi-Engine (CSEL & CMEL)
  • 31-38 Weeks Certified Flight Instructor (CFI)

Just itching for a taste of the pilot experience, but not sure you want to commit to a full program? Sign up for a Discovery Flight. You’ll enjoy a mini-lesson with the opportunity for a hands-on experience. This flight is a great gift for aviation-interested parties who would relish the experience as a once-in-a-lifetime memory or the beginning of a lifelong pursuit.

Click here to pursue flight training near Bradenton with Paragon Flight in Punta Gorda [(941) 336-7494] or Fort Myers [(239) 747-0056, Florida. We’re empowered with the team, the equipment, and the environment to make your experience effective, safe, and fun!