If you’re looking to start your journey in aviation or advance your existing skills near Gainesville, Georgia, Paragon Flight Training delivers the tools, training, and expertise to help you achieve your goals. As one of the premier FAA-approved flight schools in the United States, Paragon combines award-winning instruction, next-generation aircraft, and flexible training programs tailored to you.

Programs for Every Student

At Paragon, we offer Part 141 and Part 61 programs. Whether you want the structure of a Part 141 curriculum or the flexibility of Part 61 training, our team works with you to develop the right path. Students come to Paragon for training at every stage:

Recreational Training

• Private Pilot License (PPL): Fly a single-engine aircraft in good weather almost anywhere in the country.
• Instrument Flight Rating (IFR): Gain the ability to fly in low-visibility and all-weather conditions.
• Multi-Engine Rating (MEL): Qualify to operate aircraft with more than one engine.

Professional & Commercial Training

• Commercial Pilot License (CSEL & CMEL): Fly single or multi-engine aircraft for compensation or hire.
• Certified Flight Instructor (CFI, CFII, MEI): Train future pilots while building your flight hours.

Military & Government Training

• Initial Flight Orientation (IFO): Prepares military students for turbine aircraft like the Beechcraft T-6 or Pilatus PC-9.
• Rotary Wing to Fixed Wing Transition: Helps helicopter pilots transition into commercial airline careers.
• Aircraft Transition & Differences Training: Master additional aircraft models such as the Cessna C182, T182, and C206.

World-Class Aircraft & Equipment

Students at Paragon train with state-of-the-art equipment, such as modern glass-cockpit avionics, industry-leading flight simulators, and a Technically Advanced Aircraft (TAA) fleet, including:

• Piper P100i
• Piper PA-44 Seminole (multi-engine) with companion Frasca flight training device
• Cessna 172S Skyhawk with Garmin G1000 avionics
• Cirrus SR20 G6

By training on modern, glass-cockpit aircraft and advanced flight simulators, our students build proficiency faster and graduate with skills that translate directly to today’s aviation industry standards.

The Paragon Flight Advantage

At Paragon, our students benefit from award-winning instructors who bring years of real-world flying experience in both commercial and military aviation. Their expertise ensures you’re not just learning to pass checkrides, but developing the skills, decision-making, and confidence to excel in the cockpit under any conditions.

We also understand that every student’s schedule is different, so we offer flexible training options. Whether you want an accelerated, full-time program to launch your career quickly or a part-time schedule that fits around work and family commitments, we’ll design a plan that works for you.

To make training more accessible, Paragon offers financing assistance and helps students explore funding options such as government-backed loans, aviation scholarships, and private financing solutions. We’ll work with you to remove financial barriers so you can stay focused on your training.

Finally, everything we do is rooted in a safety-first, student-focused culture. From your first day through certification, you’ll receive personalized guidance, progress tracking, and mentorship to keep you on course toward your goals while knowing that every flight lesson is built on a foundation of safety, integrity, and professionalism.

Ready to Take Off?

Aviation opens the door to adventure and exciting career opportunities. Whether your dream is to fly for fun, instruct others, or launch a professional airline career, Paragon Flight’s LaGrange campus, just a short drive from Gainesville, Georgia, offers the environment and expertise to get you there faster and more confidently.

Contact us today at (239) 747-0056 or visit Paragon Flight Training to learn more and schedule your consultation.