falcon.aviation.academy                Last Visit: 02.20.2009


Falcon Aviation Academy is a Peachtree City based FAA approved 141 flight school. In 2002, a complete fleet upgrade began leading to a collection of the Diamond Aircraft. With a fleet of new Diamond Aircraft, Falcon Aviation Academy remains one of most advanced Flight Training Schools in the nation. The Diamond aircraft offers superior performance, avionic and cockpit visibility compared to any other training type of aircraft. Our parent company, Falcon Air Services, operates Falcon Aviation Academy, Falcon Air Charter, and Falcon Aviation Maintenance in coordination with each other to provide a full services flight operation.

We're a flight organization based in Peachtree City, Georgia
School Type:    Part 141 and Part 61.  

Training Area:    Local, National and International.  



Instruction Materials:   Jeppesen.  

Syllabus:   Jeppesen.  



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, Twin, Jet and Turbo-prop.  

Endorsement:    Complex and High Performance.  

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, Flight Instruction, Major Airlines and Regional Airlines.  

Type of Curriculum:    Career Oriented, structured, All-inclusive and Self-Paced.  

Type Ratings (over 12,500 lbs):   DC3  



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

Type of Rental:   Licensed Pilots.  

Type of Airplanes Available:   Diamond DA-20, DA-40, Piper Arrow, Archer, Beech Baron, Douglas DC3, Cessna 172SP G1000, 177RG, 182RG, Simulators  



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

Airport Facilities:    Control Tower, ILS, Weather computer terminal, Pilot Shop and Restaurant.  

Airport Locations (codes):   FFC, PDK, AHN, CCO, LGC  



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



Admin Support:    Housing Assistance, USCIS - M-1 Visa assistance, VA - Veterans Affairs and Job Interview prep or coordination.  



Weather:   Year round flying  

School Description
Falcon Aviation Academy’s premier Airline Pilot Career Program. Everything you need is included from Private Pilot training all the way to employment as a Certified Instructor Pilot. The Career Path curriculum includes all of the necessary flight and academic training for a career in aviation. FAA approved Technically Advanced Glass Cockpit Aircraft Complex aircraft

Staff Qualification
Falcon Aviation Academy success is its people. The company is fortunate to be managed by a variety of exceptionally well qualified persons. Leading the company is Dan Waters, a long time regional airline pilot, training manager and flight operations manager, with a strong background in flight school and charter operations. The FAA approved programs and flight training staff are under the direction of Al Van Lengen and Shawn Stoll. This highly motivated and highly trained team provides the day-to-day guidance to help our customers achieve success in there chosen aviation endeavors. Chief Pilot for the charter operation is Wally Wallace, a retired Delta line pilot, instructor pilot and check pilot. The Director of Maintenance is Billy Collins, one of the most experience general aviation maintenance inspectors in the southeast. He manages a team of airframe and power plant mechanics.

More About Us
Falcon Aviation Academy is a Peachtree City based FAA approved 141 flight school. In 1999, Falcon Aviation Academy began as Griffin Flight School and one year later, moved to its current location at the Falcon Field Airport just south of Atlanta. In 2002, a complete fleet upgrade began leading to a collection of the Diamond Aircraft. With a fleet of new Diamond Aircraft, Falcon Aviation Academy remains one of most advanced Flight Training Schools in the nation. The Diamond aircraft offers superior performance, avionic and cockpit visibility compared to any other training type of aircraft. Our parent company, Falcon Air Services, operates Falcon Aviation Academy, Falcon Air Charter, and Falcon Aviation Maintenance in coordination with each other to provide a full services flight operation.

Testimonials
Falcon Aviation Academy is proud to offer one of the most complete lines of aircraft available anywhere for qualified pilots and our students. The new and exciting Diamond aircraft now offer the student and renter pilot alike, the newest in general aviation aircraft. Modern, safe and efficient, the Diamond aircraft (DA-20 and DA-40) provide pilots with all the reasons that make flying such a fun and rewarding experience. Our flight line also has the traditional Cessna aircraft to provide training on high wing, complex, and high performance environments. Both complex Cessna aircraft (C177 & C182) are equipped for IFR flight. Finally, the pride of our aircraft fleet includes multiple Diamond Twin Star (DA42) aircraft to provide excellent advanced aircraft training to prepare a student for the world of technologically advanced aircraft. A renter checkout in the DA42 is available to qualified pilots with the appropriate time in type and instructor checkout. All aircraft are maintained to strict standards in 50/100/300 hour programs and the school's FAR 141 programs. Our fleet is one of the most complete and newest in the entire area. To make this fine fleet available to our customers, Falcon Aviation Academy has quality and safety procedures in place. These procedures ensure that you have a safe and pleasant experience in these aircraft.


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