$1 Million in Scholarships Available
AOPA is now accepting applications for primary and advanced flight training scholarships, made possible through donations to the AOPA Foundation. Individual scholarships range up to $10,000 and can be used …
Private Pilot Ground School Starts January 19
High Flight Academy will be offering Private Pilot Ground School, beginning January 19, 2021. Days of Week: Tuesdays & Thursdays Time: 6:00-9:00 pm Start Date: Jan 19, 2021 End Date: …
Apply for 2020 Butler County Airport “Future of Flight” Scholarship
The Butler County Airport Authority is proud to announce that they plan to award one $5,000 scholarship and two $2,500 scholarships in January 2021. Qualified applicants must be Butler County …
In-Person Instrument Ground School Begins Oct. 20
High Flight Academy will be offering In-Person Instrument Ground School, beginning October 20. Runs Oct 20 through November 19 Every Tues & Thurs 6-9pm $450 due at time of sign …
Fly the Beast – Now through March
For a limited time at High Flight Academy, we have the “Beast”, otherwise known as a Cessna 182RG. This retractable gear 182 with a 230 HP motor is just the …
How to Deal with Turbulence
Hitting a rough patch of air can be scary not only for passengers but for a pilot as well. Mountains, other aircraft, and storms are the main causes of turbulence …
Scholarships for Students at PGH-Butler Airport: Applications due 12/31!
The Future of Flight Scholarship has been created to help fund and encourage aspiring pilots through awarding one $5,000 scholarship and two $2,500 scholarships for flight training at the Pittsburgh-Butler …
Four Flight Maneuvers You Need to Master to Be an Amazing Pilot
There’s no such thing as the perfect pilot, but simple mistakes while in the air can be dangerous. If you’re a student in flight school or thinking about becoming a …
How to Use the Fuel Pumps at the Airport
You’re probably thinking: I’ve pumped gas for my car a million times. How hard could it be to refuel a plane? It’s not hard, but it is different. Refueling your …
What Made You Want to Learn to Fly?
Each of our staff and instructors has their own reason for learning to fly. Discover what inspired their passion for aviation. Interested in taking flight lessons for fun or for …