Downtown.Aviation                Last Visit: 10.27.2009


The Mid-South's leading flight training center. At Downtown Aviation we strive to provide for you a comprehensive flight training program. Your individual needs will be met and you will not be treated like just another customer, but rather as a member of our family. As you search for the flight school that is right for you, there are several things you must consider.

We're a flight organization based in Memphis, Tennessee
School Type:    Part 141 and Part 61.  

Training Area:   Local.  



Instruction Materials:    Jeppesen, King and Custom.  

Syllabus:   Custom.  



Category:    Airplane (Fixed Wing).  

Certificates:    Recreational, Private, Commercial, ATP, CFI and CFII.  

Ratings:    VFR, IFR, Commercial, CFI, CFII, Multiengine and Multiengine Instructor.  

Class:    Single Engine Land and Multi Engine Land.  

Engines:    Single and Twin.  

Endorsement:    Complex, High Performance and Taildragger.  

Recurrent Training:    Flight Review, Instrument Proficiency Check, Aircraft Checkouts and Insurance Checkouts.  

Training Orientation:    Career (Carrier, Commercial, Military), Business (Private) and Recreation (all non-commercial flight).  

Career Focus:    Commercial (includes air taxi, survey, ambulance, etc), Corporate Flying and Flight Instruction.  

Type of Curriculum:    Self-Paced and Acrobatic.  



Technically Advanced Aircraft:    Glass Cockpit(Garmin G1000), etc, TCAS - Collision Avoidance and Autopilot.  

Type of Rental:    Students only and Licensed Pilots.  

Type of Airplanes Available:   Cessan 150, 152, 172SP, 172, 182, Piper Aero, Dutchess, Decathalon, Steerman  

Aircraft Rental Rates:   $117-266 wet rates + fuel surcharge  



Training Facilities:    Lounge, Dedicated Study Area, Flight Planning Area, Pilot Ready Room, Snack Room and Simulator.  

On-Site FAA Testing:   Written Tests (CATS, Laser Grade).  

Airport Facilities:    Weather computer terminal and Pilot Shop.  

Airport Locations (codes):   M01  



Financial Assistance:    Student Loans and Third Party (bank, etc).  



Admin Support:    VA - Veterans Affairs and Job Interview prep or coordination.  

Professional Affiliations:   Cessna Pilot Center.  

Total Instructors:   15  



Weather:   Seasonal variations (weather flying, snow, etc)  






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