Flight Training Near Sarasota, Florida

Is becoming a pilot on your bucket list? Take advantage of the best flight training programs near Sarasota, Florida at Paragon Flight. We have the staff, the aircraft, the facilities and the training expertise to help you pursue your dream of learning to fly.

Paragon Flight is an FAA-approved flight training center in Fort Myers, Florida. We are proud to have been recognized by the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) as one of the top flight schools in the nation and have been selected over multiple years for their Flight Training Excellence Awards.

Our FAA-certification means that you will receive higher-quality training and earn your pilot license in less time than you would in non-approved flight schools.

We proudly offer training programs for private pilot certificates, instrument rating and multi-engine add-ons, as well as flight training for commercial pilots, Air Transport Pilots (ATP) and Certified Flight Instructors (CFI, CFII, MEI).

Paragon Flight students train in the world’s greatest aircraft – Cessna’s forgiving and reliable single-engine Skyhawk 172. The Cessna 172 makes learning to fly easier primarily because it has lower takeoff and landing speeds and is very forgiving. It features a state-of-the-art Garmin G1000® glass cockpit avionics package, GPS, autopilot, XM weather, leather seats and more. The Cessna 172 is the world’s most popular aircraft, and more of them have been built than any other aircraft.

Another factor that makes Paragon Flight stand out from the crowd as the best pilot training in Florida is the exceptional flying climate. With great weather for more than 350 days of the year and average year-round temperatures of about 84 degrees, your pilot training dollars will stretch further because you will be able to fly more often. We want your experience to be fun and affordable, so our flight training is reasonably priced and designed to give you a great value. We will customize a program to suit your individual goals, budget and availability.

To take advantage of the best flight training near Sarasota, Florida, call Paragon Flight today at (239) 274-3170 to schedule a Discovery Flight and get started. We love to get new pilots in the air!