Are you ready to get started on a new adventure? Whether you’re learning to fly for fun or want to kick-start an exciting new career, Flamingo Air Flight School will help you get a leg up.
We are Cincinnati’s premier pilot certificate program offering the highest quality professional flight instruction. Our goal is to enable flight students to become certificated pilots that are safe, skilled and able to competently use the Air Traffic Control System, thereby allowing them to navigate the most complicated of airspaces.
Flamingo Air Academy’s Flight Instructors hold a multitude of ratings including CFI, CFII, MEI, MEII AND ATP. Our flight instructors are here to teach rather than build hours for another job.
Want more information? Check out our FAQs and be sure to request your passport to success for everything you need to know about earning your pilot certificate.
Aircraft Dispatcher Certification Course
Tuition: $5555 USD
Course materials are included.
Registration
Aircraft Dispatcher Recurrent Training Course
Online re-certification course for certified FAA dispatchers.
Tuition: $1000
Class Dates
All classes meet from Saturday through Friday.
Class Dates
- TBA
Avionics Technician Certification Courses
Each course starts at $2,995 USD
Registration
Primary Certification Courses:
Courses 1 & 2: AET, Avionics Electronic Technician
This is the basic entry-level course and the primary certification required for all endorsements in the avionics career field.
We are Cincinnati’s premier pilot certificate program offering the highest quality professional flight instruction since 2004. Our goal is to enable flight students to become certificated pilots that are safe, skilled and able to competently use the Air Traffic Control System, thereby allowing them to navigate the most complicated of airspaces.
Bill Greenwald
Chief Flight Instructor
Visit Us:
4240 Airport Rd., Suite 106
Cincinnati, OH 45226
Talk to us:
(513) 321-PINK or (513) 321-7465
Email:
Getting Here:
We’re just a short drive from downtown Cincinnati. Click here for driving directions.
Parking
Parking is free. The parking entrance is located to the front of Lunken Airport off Wilmer Avenue. Additional parking is located to the south of the airport off Airport Road.
Hours:
Daily 9:00 – 5:00
Q. What are the requirements for a Private Pilot’s Certificate?
A. The Federal Aviation Administration requires a minimum of 40 flight hours to obtain a PPL. The FAA also requires that 20 of those hours must be with an instructor. However, the national average is 65 hours with 35 hours of instruction.
Q. What is the cost?
A. The cost is based on flying and instructor times, as well as materials, medical exam, written tests, etc. The average cost at our school for a Private Pilot Certificate is approximately $12,000.
Q. Is there an age limit?
A. In order to solo, you must be 16 years old and to hold a license you must be 17.
Q. How long will it take me to get my certificate?
A. It depends on how often you fly. Everyone is different, we recommend 2 – 3 times per week and it should take about four to six months at that rate.
Q. Why should I learn at Lunken Airport?
A. There are 2 reasons. First, Lunken has a Control Tower. You will learn to communicate on the radio and get very comfortable talking with not only Lunken but Greater Cincinnati’s controllers as well. Secondly, Lunken is a small airport, but it has multiple runways and taxiways. You will get very comfortable using the runways and taxiways. Consequently, when you obtain your license you will not be afraid to fly to an airport with a control tower and more than one runway.
Q. What is contained in my student pilot kit?
A. When you register you will receive the Jeppesen Student Pilot Kit. It contains all the materials that you will need to train with us.
Q. Do you offer financing?
A. Yes, we offer financing through Wurthy Finance Company. Call us to help you apply.
Q. Do you rent aircraft?
A. Yes, all of our aircraft are for rent.
Q. When can I train?
A. We are open seven days per week, all year round. We are here to serve your flight training needs and we fly on your schedule.
Our Fleet rates are reasonable and include all fuel costs. Instructor fees are in addition to equipment rental at $50 per hour for the single engine aircraft.
Piper Warrior – N40060 – “Xena” – Private/Instrument Trainer with a Garmin 430 – available for rent-
$145/hour wet
Piper Cherokee – N412BV – “Bella” $145/hour wet
Piper Aztec -N6932Y Multi-Engine Trainer$399.00/hour wet
Instructor – $50.00/hour
Piper Cherokee – N43535 – “Smitty” $145/hour wet
Piper Arrow– N3067K Complex 6 Passenger -High Performance
$210.00/hour wet
Piper Cherokee – N624KW “Walley”
Private and Instrument Trainer GPS Equipped -available for rent-$145/hour wet
