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SunState Aviation Flight School

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Featuring Cessna's Computer Based Instruction system!


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Instrument Ratings Are Our Specialty!


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Accelerated Flight Training in Orlando, Florida - SunState Aviation Flight SchoolTrain in your airplane or our airplane!Advanced pilot ratings - Learn to fly like a pro!Courses designed for logical progression toward higher performance aircraft including VLJs!

Flight Training & Accelerated Flight Training at SunState Aviation Flight School

If you are looking for CHEAP flight training with old, poorly maintained airplanes and inexperienced flight instructors, then keep searching. If you are looking for SUPERIOR QUALITY flight training with late model, immaculately maintained aircraft with the latest avionics and expert flight instruction from mature, experienced, professional flight instructors following an FAA approved syllabus, then you are in the right place!

SunState Aviation Flight School is Orlando, Florida and America's premier accelerated flight Training Center! The secret to our success? Simply by offering the best training syllabus in the industry, the best technically advanced aircraft, the best trained certified flight instructors, all located near Orlando Florida at the best flight training airport in central Florida and all at the best possible prices! Listed below are 10 very good reasons why we believe you should choose SunState Aviation.

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Accelerated Flight Training Course Offerings

Private Pilot Training Courses

Accelerated Private Pilot Flight Training Course - 21 DaysAccelerated Private Pilot Course

Get your Private Pilot License in 21 Days!

 

See: Learning To Fly

Course ID# PAR

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Garmin G1000 VFR Flight Training Transition Course

Garmin G1000 Transition Course

FAA & Industry Training Standards (FITS) accepted course.

Get your "FITS" certification in 2 or 3 Days!

Prerequisite: Private Pilot License, Course ID# GPT-V

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...As my Pilot Examiner told me when he gave me my FAA private pilot check ride, “SunState Aviation just knows how to do it right.” For my money, that is absolutely the case. I will definitely be back for more training as soon as I am able to make it down for a reasonable block of time. You folks are the best in the industry.

 

Devan S.

Instrument Flight Training Courses
Garmin G1000 Accelerated Instrument Rating Flight Training Course

Accelerated Instrument Rating Training Course

Instrument Ratings Our Specialty!

 

Our Airplane or Your Airplane, Your Location or Our Location. Be Instrument Rated in as little as 2 Weeks!

Prerequisite: Private Pilot License, current medical and 45+ hours PIC cross country.

Course ID# IRA

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Garmin G1000 IFR Flight Training Transition Course

Garmin G1000 IFR Transition Course

FAA & Industry Training Standards (FITS) accepted course.

 

Get your "FITS" certification in 2 or 3 Days!

Prerequisite: Private or Commercial Pilot License with Instrument Rating, Course ID# GPT-I

 

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Garmin G1000 Accelerated Instrument Refresher Flight Training Course

Instrument Refresher Course

3 Day Course!

 

 

Prerequisite: Private Pilot License with Instrument Rating

Course ID# IPC

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"I can state without equivocation that SunState is one of the few companies I know that actually delivers far more than it promises.  My experience during my time with you and your instructors was truly exceptional."

Ed S.

"This is absolutely the only way I could have earned my certificate. I struggled for a year, and taking everyday life out of the equation, in tandem with intensive training along with a specified syllabus made it possible for me."

Herb S.

Multi Engine Training Course
"I truly felt that the staff and instructors went out of their way to assist me"...."I will enthusiastically recommend SunState Aviation to any prospective student I meet."

David D.

Accelerated Multi Engine Flight Training Course - 5 to 6 Days

Add-On rating or Initial

 

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Career Pilot Training Courses

Accelerated Commercial Pilot Initial - 7 Day Course

Single Engine Initial

Prerequisite: Private Pilot License with FAR 61.129 requirements met or nearly met

Course ID# CAX-ASEL

 

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Aviation Degree Program - 2 and 4 year degrees

Aviation Degree Program

  • Private Pilot through Airline Transport Pilot
  • AAS and BS Degree in Aviation Science
  • Paid Work Experience
  • Many Financing Options

Course ID# PRO

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"This was incredible! I never thought I could finish {my commercial pilot training} in 5 days after not flying for 9 years! I highly recommend SunState!

Debi M.

Flight Instructor Courses
CFI Accelerated Flight Training CourseAccelerated Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) Course (as initial rating)

14 Day Course!

Prerequisite: Commercial Pilot License

 

Course ID# FIA

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Accelerated Flight Training for the CFII add on instructor ratingAccelerated Certified Flight Instructor Instrument (CFII) Course - Add-On Rating

7 Day Course!

Prerequisite: Commercial Pilot License with Certified Flight Instructor Initial Certificate

Course ID# AIF

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Specialized Flight Training Courses
Lake Aircraft specialized flight training

Lake Aircraft Training - Train in your own plane!

Lake Aircraft Training Specialist!

Insurance recognized Lake Aircraft recurrency, Instrument and/or Commercial Pilot training in your own Lake Aircraft with a veteran Lake Aircraft training specialist with thousands of hours of dual given in Lake Aircraft.

Course ID# LAK

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"I have never flown such modern and excellently equipped aircraft, and it was a real pleasure. I will definitely come back and fly with you again in the near future."

Richard S."

If you are searching for an "academy" style training with classrooms full of uniformed cadets on a direct path to the airlines, then we are probably NOT the flight school for you. If however you are looking for a high quality "one on one," focused flight training experience where the goal is always to help you as an individual to achieve your personal aviation related goals in the most cost and time efficient way possible, then you are in the right place.

Top Ten Reasons to Choose SunState Aviation Flight School

"Thanks for all your support and encouragement, especially early on as I was making my decision to attend Sunstate's accelerated Private Pilot program. I made the right choice."

Jim H.

"I truly felt that the staff and instructors went out of their way to assist me (to include working on their days off). I will enthusiastically recommend SunState Aviation to any prospective student I meet."

David D.

"Thank you very much for everything you did for me. The school is professional yet still very personable. The information presented on your web site was an honest account of the expected costs and service provided. This is very commendable! Above all, my instructor, Ricky was an incredible teacher, a superb pilot and I'm very happy to consider him now a very good friend."

Ric Y.

"What I didn't get done in 4 years, I did it in 8 days!"

Jason K.

"Superb training. The staff was great and I felt right at home. I came with very demanding needs and you met them all. Joe was a great CFI and I definitely couldn't have done it without him, but everyone was willing to help whenever needed."

Eddy F.

"My instructor and the staff were outstanding and were a major factor in my success in achieving my Private Pilot Certificate. I am extremely happy with my choice and had a really good time."

Richard W.

"Thanks for your welcome, the standard of your staff and aircraft were great and the briefing and BFR work as well as the flying instruction that I received from Ryan were first class.

Once again, keep up the good work - you seem you have it dead right!"

Phillip M.

"A big thank you to yourself and all at SunState. I was made to feel welcome by everyone. The instructors impressed me: very professional and they worked me hard! The aircraft were clean and fun to fly and I learned a lot from the experience."

Alan O.

"I would like to thank all of your staff for the friendship they showed me during my stay, they all make Sunstate a place where it is a pleasure to fly, concentrating on the students wishes instead of simply making a profit."

Richard B.

I.    Cessna Pilot Centers are The Best - As a Cessna Pilot Center, we feature Cessna's Computer Based Instruction (CBI) system. The most advanced flight training syllabus and the only fully integrated flight training syllabus in the industry. This FAA approved flight training syllabus has been proven to reduce flight training time by as much as 20 hours or more compared to the national average of all flight schools for a typical Private Pilot student, which makes it the best choice for an accelerated pilot training syllabus. This same system is also available for advanced ratings such as, Instrument Rating, Commercial Pilot and Multi-Engine Ratings.

II.    The Best Aircraft - SunState Aviation Flight School, an official Cessna Pilot Center, offers accelerated flight training for both single engine and multi-engine airplanes, in clean, well maintained Technically Advanced Aircraft, including the new Cessna 172 SP (the safest aircraft in the industry) with a full board of the latest IFR certified avionics such as, GPS with color moving map, multi-function display, color weather radar and leather interior. SunState Aviation Flight School in Orlando is now offering flight training in new Garmin G-1000 equipped Cessna 172SPs and Cessna 182Ts.

III.    The Best Flight Instructors - SunState Aviation Flight School's certified flight instructors are all highly experienced with an average of over 1,000 hours of flight instruction given, and are committed to providing the absolute highest quality flight instruction possible where safety is paramount and a level of personal attention which is simply unmatched in the industry.

IV.    The Best Airport - After much research, we chose Orlando Florida's  Kissimmee Gateway Airport as our home base. Reason? Kissimmee Gateway Airport (ism) is an un-congested, towered airport with multiple instrument approaches, located just minutes from Orlando's major attractions and Orlando International Airport. We found that as much as 20 to 25 minutes of valuable aircraft time is wasted during taxiing and waiting for departure at other, more congested airports. This can add up to a significant waste of your flight training dollars over the course of your accelerated flight training course.

V.    The Best Location - SunState Aviation Flight School is
conveniently located near Orlando just minutes from Interstate 4 and the Florida Turnpike in Kissimmee, Florida. Home of some of the best flying weather on the planet!

VI.    The Best Facilities - Our new, Orlando Florida based state-of-the-art flight training facilities are always clean and inviting. Our fully computerized classroom facilities are comfortable and quiet. Simulator training is also a part of the Instrument Rating curriculum in our FAA certified flight simulator.

VII.    Honesty and Integrity - Many flight schools advertise very attractive rates but then add on several "hidden charges." At SunState Aviation Flight School, we have chosen to do business honestly, and we never require full advanced payment for our accelerated flight training courses. Check out our rates for
aircraft rental and dual flight instruction . What you see is what you get! Quality products and exceptional service at reasonable prices.

VIII.   Pilot Shop On Location
- For your convenience, we have one of the largest selections of pilot supplies in central Florida. Name brand headsets, transceivers, intercoms, GPS, charts and approach plates, books, training materials and much, much more all at great prices.

IX.    The Best Staff - The entire staff of SunState Aviation Flight School are caring individuals who are committed to making your
dreams of flying
come true through exceptional service and personal attention.

X.    The Best Value - We guarantee you can find cheaper pricing. But as the old saying goes, "you get what you pay for." We believe you will find that SunState Aviation Flight School offers the best value for accelerated pilot training and aircraft rental in the industry!

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Vision: To be recognized as the world's leading provider of flight training, services and products.

Mission: SunState Aviation is committed to providing it's customers with the highest quality in flight training and aviation related products and services in an environment where employees are proud to work and generate superior financial returns.

Values: Honesty, integrity, accountability, excellence, respect, teamwork, recognition and fun.

Standards: The staff and management of SunState Aviation is committed to offering it’s student’s and customers the absolute highest standards of quality aviation related products and service. Customers of SunState Aviation can always expect to experience the following minimum standards: 

  • Telephones will be answered by a human being within two to three rings. Should it become necessary for the caller to be placed on hold, the hold should not last more than 1 minute.
  • Telephone messages are promptly returned, usually within minutes but always within 24 hours.
  • Emails are answered promptly.
  • You will always be able to communicate with caring and knowledgeable staff members who can help you with all of your questions and concerns. If we don’t know the answer, we will find it for you.
  • Customers will always be greeted at the front counter by cheerful, courteous and helpful staff members who are eager to be of service.
  • SunState Aviation facilities are always maintained to the highest standards of cleanliness. Floors are swept and clean, furniture is clean and free of dust, restrooms are clean, sanitary and well stocked and waste receptacles are emptied and cleaned on a regular basis.
  • SunState Aviation takes pride in offering the latest technologies available to help customers fulfill their needs for training and flight planning.
  • Flight schedules are meticulously kept and customers can always expect to have resources available when needed and desired. Customers can expect their flight instructor and aircraft to be available on time.
  • SunState Aviation flight instructors are among the most knowledgeable and well qualified flight instructors to be found anywhere. Customers can always expect SunState Aviation flight instructors to be groomed and uniformed according to SunState Aviation’s uniform and grooming guidelines.
  • SunState Aviation flight instructors are dedicated to helping their students achieve success in reaching their goals and training each student to be a safe and proficient pilot.
  • SunState Aviation maintains a fleet of clean and exceptionally well maintained training and rental aircraft. All aircraft are maintained by SunState Aviation’s own maintenance staff to standards that always meet or exceeds the FAA’s minimum standards. Customers can always expect their rental aircraft to be in a clean and immaculate condition.
  • Aircraft “squawks” are promptly reported to the maintenance staff electronically and taken care of promptly.
  • Customers who rent SunState Aviation’s IFR designated Technically Advanced Aircraft can always expect to have an IFR current GPS database.
  • Customer’s can expect to find SunState Aviation’s pilot shop clean and well stocked at all times. Returns and concerns will be handled promptly and professionally.

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Since May 1, 2002, we are proud to have trained more than 2,500 pilots from the following locations:

United States (USA), Florida; Orlando, FL, Kissimmee, FL, Altamonte Springs, FL, Maitland, FL, Winter Park, FL, Casselberry, FL, Brandon, FL, Bradenton, FL, Miami, FL, Sarasota, FL, Tampa, FL, St. Petersburg, FL, Clearwater, FL, Apalachicola, FL, Windermere, FL, Apopka, FL, Winter Haven, FL, Bartow, FL, Boca Raton, FL, West Palm Beach, FL, Key West, FL, Tallahassee, FL, Sanford, FL, Jacksonville, FL, St. Augustine, FL, Daytona Beach, FL, Titusville, FL, Tarpon Springs, FL, Winter Springs, FL, Merritt Island, FL, Palm Bay, FL, Melbourne, FL, Lakeland, FL, Haines City, FL, Winter Garden, FL, Ocoee, FL, Clermont, FL, Keenansville, FL, Brooksville, FL, St. Cloud, FL, Ocala, FL, Belleview, FL, Ramrod Key, FL, Wildwood, FL, Indian Harbor Beach, FL, Zellwood, FL, Christmas, FL, Union Park, FL, Celebration, FL, Homestead, FL, Ormond Beach, FL, New Smyrna Beach, FL, Gainesville, FL, Venice, FL, Fort Myers, FL, Longwood, FL, Fort Lauderdale, FL, Fort Pierce, FL, Deerfield Beach, FL, Pensacola, FL  Georgia; Atlanta, GA, Savannah, GA, Augusta, GA, Macon, GA, Columbus, GA, Albany, GA, Brunswick, GA, Valdosta, GA, Peachtree City, GA, Woodstock, GA, Athens, GA, Dunwoody, GA  South Carolina; Columbia, SC, Greenville, SC, Charleston, SC, Myrtle Beach, SC, Simpsonville, SC  North Carolina; Asheville, NC, Cherryville, NC, Raleigh, NC, Jacksonville, NC  Tennessee; Memphis, TN, Whitehouse, TN, Nashville, TN, Knoxville, TN, Waverly, TN, Rogersville, TN  Virginia; Danville, VA, Richmond, VA, Vienna, VA, Rocky Gap, VA, Ricu, VA, Virginia Beach, VA, Fairfax, VA, Glen Allen, VA  West Virginia; Beckley, WV  Maryland; Annapolis, MD, Baltimore, MD, Frederick, MD, Kensington, MD, Germaintown, MD, Washington DC  Pennsylvania; Philadelphia, PA, Pittsburgh, PA, Mechamesburg, PA, King of Prussia, PA, Doylestown, PA, West Grove, PA  New Jersey; Hackensack, NJ, Westfield, NJ, Wakken, NJ, Abden, NJ, Rahway, NJ, Newark, NJ, Englewood, NJ, Brick, NJ, Jersey City, NJ, Linderwood, NJ, North Bergen, NJ  New York; Stony Point, NY, Tuckahoe, NY, Brooklyn, NY, Warwick, NY, Long Island, NY, Hamburg, NY, New York, NY, Pittsford, NY  Connecticut; Branford, CT, New Canaan, CT, Middlebury, CT, Norwich, CT, Ledyard, CT, Trumbull, CT, Woodbury, CT  Massachusetts; Wellesley, MA, Fairhaven, MA, Harwich, MA, East Falmouth, MA, Boston, MA, Newton, MA, Cape Cod, MA  Michigan; Grand Rapids, MI, Detroit, MI, Belleville, MI, Kalamazoo, MI, Roseville, MI  Ohio; Cincinnati, OH, East Liverpool, OH, Columbus, OH, Westerville, OH, Grove City, OH, Cleveland, OH  Indiana; Knox, IN, Indianapolis, IN, Greentown, IN  Kentucky; Louisville, KY  Alabama; Birmingham, AL, McCalla, AL, Montgomery, AL, Cullman, AL  Mississippi; Columbus, MS, Brandon, MS, Rodcester, MS  Iowa; Cedar Rapids, IA, Illinois; Crystal Lake, IL, Peoria, IL, Gilberts, IL, Arlington Heights, IL, Glenview, IL, Great Lakes, IL, Chicago, IL, Decatur, IL, Ingleside, IL  Wisconsin; Osseo, WI, Hartford, WI, Kenosha, WI, Franklin, WI  Minnesota; Buffalo, MN, Minneapolis, MN, Richmond, MN, Saint Cloud, MN, Hackensack, MN, St Paul, MN  South Dakota; Rapid City, SD, Dakota Dunes, SD  Missouri; St. Louis, MO  Arkansas; Little Rock, AK, Fayetteville, AK  Kansas; Hoxie, KS, Wichita, KS  Louisiana; Cut Off, LA, New Orleans, LA, Lafayette, LA  Texas; San Antonio, TX, Harligan, TX, Houston, TX, La Blanca, TX, Orange, TX, Dallas, TX, Carrollton, TX  Colorado; Colorado Springs, CO, Boulder, CO, Broomfield, CO, Johnstown, CO, Aurora, CO, Dillon, CO  Montana; Havre, MT  Arizona; Tucson, AZ  Nevada; Reno, NV, Las Vegas, NV  Utah; Draper, UT, Salt Lake City, UT  Idaho;  California; Los Angeles, CA, Long Beach, CA, Cathedral City, CA, Palm Springs, CA, San Francisco, CA, Novato, CA, Suison City, CA, Nevada City, CA, Santa Ana, CA  Oregon; Portland, OR  Washington; Edmonds, WA, Seattle, WA  Alaska; Anchorage, AK, Kodiak, AK, Valdez, AK  Hawaii; Honolulu, HI  United States Virgin Islands; St. Thomas, USVI  Puerto Rico; San Juan, PR

International:  Austria, Bahamas, Belgium, France, England, Ireland, Scotland, United Kingdom, UK, Norway, Denmark, Germany, The Netherlands, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Greece, Kenya, Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Brazil, El Salvador, Ecuador, Mexico, Costa Rica, Canada, Columbia, Argentina, British Virgin Islands, Trinidad, India, South Africa, Thailand, Japan, South America, Central America, Jamaica, St. Kits,

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A word about our pricing and rates: SunState Aviation Flight School's commitment to you, our student pilots and customers is to provide the highest quality flight training and aircraft rental possible, combined with the very best possible customer service at the very best prices and hourly rates possible. We do not add fuel surcharges or any other hidden charges to our aircraft rental rates (a 7% local sales tax is added to non-instructional aircraft rentals), nor do we falsely inflate our aircraft rental rates in order to offer "special cut-rate deals." Our rates are competitive and our block discounts are already as low as we can possibly go. Please do not ask us to depart from our published rates. The prices and rates published on this web-site are the effective rates at the time that you viewed them and are subject to change. Thank you for your understanding.

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