Punta Gorda Flight Training
To be the best pilot, choose the best source of flight training: Paragon Flight in Punta Gorda, FL. The qualities that we bring to every student-pilot make it possible to deliver an individualized and effective course of flight training.
Paragon Flight is a superior flight school, operating under Federal Aviation Regulations Parts 61 and 141. We deliver safe and fully appropriate training via programs that are customized and flexible to the individual student or full-time and strictly adherent to a prescribed syllabus.
Certified Flight Instructors (CFIs) on staff with Paragon Flight flock to the region because the weather is pleasant, clear, and friendly for flight more than 350 days of the year. In addition to providing a diverse team of flight instructors, we also facilitate training opportunities without obstacles related to weather conditions.
The location offers ideal weather, but it also provides modern facilities and practice areas. We have two places of operation, one in Punta Gorda and the other in Fort Myers. These areas feature tower-controlled runways, marvelous coastal scenery, major attractions, several metropolises, and accommodations for all style preferences and budgets.
As for curriculum, Paragon Flight is proud to use the Jeppesen program, developed by a Boeing subsidiary. It includes all of the software and other materials that might be needed for training and helps pilots complete their training 30% quicker than the national average for pilot training.
Paragon Flight’s fleet of aircraft features the standards expected for the training provided. Learn to fly in a new, Technically Advanced Aircraft from within our fleet. The models we house include Piper PA28 “Pilot” and Cessna C172S Skyhawk as training aircraft and Cessna T182T Skylane, Cirrus SR20, Cirrus SR22 G5/G6, and the ALSIM Flight Simulator as specialty aircraft. We have offered 100,000+ hours of flight training in Cessna aircraft outfitted with Garmin G1000 Avionics.
P3 – Professional Pilot Program
One particular program that we offer for truly ambitious pilots is the P3 Program. This course allows pilots to complete their training in fewer than 10 months.
Phase One – Private Pilot License (PPL), 0-10 WEEKS
The first phase is the most important. It provides a foundation for training including the basics of aviation and best practices of flight. By the end of this phase, students are ready to earn their Private Pilot Licenses (PPL).
Phase Two – Instrument Flight Rating (IFR), 11-18 WEEKS
Learning to use the communication and navigation equipment within an aircraft is integral to the life of a commercial pilot.
Phase Three – Commercial License, Single Engine & Multi Engine (CSEL & CMEL), 19-30 WEEKS
Flying commercially is a huge responsibility and requires great skill. This phase prepares pilots to fly professionally in either a single-engine or multi-engine aircraft.
Phase Four – Certified Flight Instructor (CFI), 31-38 WEEKS
The last phase of the course prepares a newly minted professional pilot to work as a flight instructor. During the course of this role, new pilots can accrue flight hours, hone their skills, and genuinely enjoy making a living.
Further jobs will require more training and flight hour documentation. For instance, airline pilots will need Airline Transport Pilot certification and 1,500 documented flight hours.
For flight training with the best, come to Punta Gorda and fly with Paragon Flight. We welcome aspiring pilots to achieve their goals, and it all starts by contacting us by clicking here or calling (941) 336-7494.
