About Us | First Landings Aviation

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Trust

At First Landings, trust is the cornerstone of our operations. We understand that embarking on a journey into the skies requires a foundation built on reliability, safety, and integrity. We take immense pride in the trust our students and their families place in us, and we are committed to upholding the highest standards of excellence throughout their aviation education.

With countless alumni in the air, you can trust First Landings to help you earn your wings.

Experience

We have strict standards and only employ the most qualified instructors. They are valued members of the First Landings team and are consistently motivated to helping you succeed.

Our team of flight instructors are not only highly experienced but also hold the necessary certifications and qualifications to guide students through their aviation training. Their dedication to excellence, paired with a passion for aviation, ensures that each student receives personalized and expert instruction throughout their journey with us.

Value

You have a lot of options in your flight training. First Landings strives to create incredible value, providing you with competitive pricing and top quality. Fly with confidence at First Landings Aviation, where we strive to be your long term aviation partner.

We believe in providing you the best flight training experience possible and commit to being with you on this journey. Our certified mechanics, flight instructors and support staff are solely focused on your safety and success.

Established 2009

At First Landings, we understand that the sky is not just a limit; it's a boundless canvas waiting to be explored. Our team of highly experienced and certified flight instructors are committed to guiding you through every phase of your aviation journey, from your first exhilarating takeoff to mastering the intricacies of advanced flight maneuvers.

What sets us apart is our unwavering commitment to safety, excellence, and personalized instruction. We believe that each student is unique, and our tailored training programs reflect this philosophy. Whether you are pursuing a private pilot's license for recreational purposes or aspiring to become a professional pilot, we have the expertise and resources to help you achieve your goals.

Embark on your aviation journey with First Landings, where the sky is not just the limit—it's your new beginning. Join us, and together, let's soar to new heights!

Why First Landings

There are many flight schools in Florida that students can choose to learn to fly – ranging in size from schools with 5 airplanes to schools with 40 plus airplanes.

So, as a prospective student, what do we at First Landings Aviation, offer you that sets us apart?

Longevity in Business
We have been providing professional flight training since 2009.
Location
We are located near Orlando in Central Florida at Apopka (X04), at an uncontrolled airfield. Other flight schools are located in large Class C or D airports, which may require 20 minutes-plus to taxi to an active runway before taking off – and then an additional 5 to 10 minutes of flight to travel to the ‘practice area’. Our typical taxi time is less than 3 minutes, and our practice area is 1 minute from the airport.

Why is important? In a 2 hour lesson, we spend nearly all the time flying, rather than 20% to 25% on the ground – this translates to approximately 50 to 60 hours of additional flight time, which gains the student more flight experience.
Part 141 international students only need 190 hours
International students can obtain their FAA commercial Single Engine Land in 190 hours, as compared to the typical 250 hours.
Modern Fleet of Aircraft
First Landings has new Piper PA-28-181 Pilots 100i’s, Technically Advanced Aircraft (TAA), with Garmin G3X digital touch-screens and integrated digital avionics and autopilot, and the Tecnam P2006t multi-engine with duel digital G950’s and autopilots. We also have several Cessna 172’s and Tecnam P92’s.
Experienced Chief Pilot and Check Pilots
Our Chief Pilot has over 33,000 flight hours, and over 12,000 dual instruction, and all our Check Pilots have over 800 hours minimum to qualify.
Standardized Training with our Certified Flight Instructors
All new instructors are required to undergo internal training to meet our company standards, which when coupled with our structured training and stage checks, results in the same standards and level of training from all our instructors.
Personalized Training Experience
Our approach is to develop custom, tailored training schedules for each student. Everybody learns in a different way, and rather than a regimented linear training schedule that requires the student to meet all of the standards or risk failing, we strive to understand what the underlying issues are, and work with students to develop strategies to help them overcome their various training obstacles.
Accelerated Flight Training Program
For the serious students who want to achieve their single and multi-engine Commercial certificate, our accelerated program can graduate students with no flight experience in as little 4 months.
Standard Flight Training Program
Our standard single and multi-engine Commercial program typically graduates students in 6 to 8 months.
Cost Effective Programs
All our programs include the equipment, exams, aircraft rental and instructor costs, and are competitively priced.

Hear from our clients

“These group of pilots and trainers are professional and experienced. They have a diverse training staff. So whether it’s age, gender, or personality you are seeking then First Landings may be the place for you. As an executive of this firm my schedule is packed. The team here works with me all the time to ensure I have consistent flight time flying the aircraft I prefer. I am satisfied i choose them for my flight instruction. Come and try a discovery flight.“

- Mark Anderson

“I want to thank everyone on the first landings team for everything that they did for me to get me to my private pilots certification. Everyone was great to work with and be around. The energy they bring is awesome. I want to give a special shout out to Sean. I did most of my training with him. This guy knows his stuff! He has experience, professionalism and most of all patience. Awesome instructor.“

- Ryan Gonzalez

“Started my aviation training here and had an amazing experience. I was able to pass my written test and private pilots check-ride on the first attempt for both, due to the amazing training i received. They have very experienced flight instructors there that want to see you strive. The pricing is very reasonable and the aircraft are well maintained. Any issue I found they addressed it right away and get it safely resolved.“

- Bradley Doss

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Contact us

If you have any questions about our school and programs or would like to schedule a tour please give us a call or send us a message. We look forward to helping you realize your dreams of flight.

Contact one of our instructors today

Want to start exploring your flight training or career track in aviation? Reach out to us and one of our Training Advisors will address any inquiries you may have. We're are here to provide you with comprehensive insights and guide you through the exciting possibilities that aviation training and careers have to offer. Your aspirations are important to us, and we're committed to assisting you every step of the way.

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