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 …

airplane on runway

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 …

Ted Metzgar on why he learned to fly

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 …

commercial airplane pilot in cockpit

Drugs and flying – don’t mix.

Flying an airplane of any size is a big responsibility. Your mental clarity and reflexes have to be top-notch to ensure the safety of your passengers, people on the ground, …

Want to be a better pilot? Slow down, enjoy the journey.

There’s so much rush in the aviation industry right now. Schools are under pressure to train students faster. Students are trying to meet their minimum requirements as quickly as possible. Airlines are trying to snap up new pilots as fast as they can.