London Aviation Fixed Wing                Last Visit: 11.25.2008


London Aviation has recently added a fixed-wing flight training school to complement their existing helicopter-training program. Our flight-training department uses Cessna 172 for ease of aircraft handling to the Piper Aztec for multi-engine ratings providing a more challenging environment for the experienced pilot. The fixed-wing school has trained pilots from both the United States and Europe. Our training facility is strategically located in Southwest Florida to ensure the best flying conditions for year-around flight training. Both the Europeans and U.S. Northerners enjoy the tropical paradise of Naples with its beautiful beaches located on the Gulf of Mexico.

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

Training Area:    Local, International and National.  



Instruction Materials:   Custom.  

Syllabus:   Custom.  



Category:    Airplane (Fixed Wing).  

Certificates:    Private and Commercial.  

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

Class:    Single Engine Land and Multi Engine Land.  

Engines:    Single and Twin.  

Recurrent Training:    Flight Review and Instrument Proficiency Check.  

Foreign Certification Training:   JAA (Europe).  

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 and Regional Airlines.  

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



Technically Advanced Aircraft:   Glass Cockpit(Garmin G1000), etc.  

Type of Rental:   Licensed Pilots.  

Type of Airplanes Available:   Cessna 172, Aztec  



Training Facilities:   Dedicated Classroom.  

Airport Locations (codes):   Naples Airport  



Financial Assistance:   Third Party (bank, etc).  



Admin Support:   USCIS - M-1 Visa assistance.  

Professional Affiliations:   Cessna Pilot Center.  

Total Instructors:   5  



Weather:   Mild climate - sunny year round  

School Description
London Aviation proudly announces the addition of a Part 61 & 141 Fixed-Wing operation offering all FAA courses from Private Pilot (Ab Initio) to ATPL. Training courses may be started at any time under the supervision of one of our Certified Flight Instructors. London Aviation is also a Cessna Pilot Training Center (CPC) using the state-of-the-art computer CD training program. The CPC system makes learning fun and enjoyable while obtaining one’s Private Pilot Certificate. FAA to JAA conversions and revalidations are also available. London Aviation is approved by INS and can provide M 1 visas for foreign students who enroll on any flying course. Please note that the procedure can take up to 4 weeks and includes at interview at your local U.S. Embassy. Pilots desiring to do flight hour building, sightseeing trips, or conversions can enter the U.S. on a visitor’s visa. London Aviation’s main goal is flight safety. The London Aviation management team has brought together a professional team of senior flight instructors to ensure the transfer of flying experience to its’ customer in a productive, cost efficient learning environment.

Staff Qualification
Chief Instructor Rick Harrison earned his CFI, CFII, and MEI from Flight Safety Academy. Rick has 7 years experience instructing at several different flight schools across the country. Besides instruction, his current duties include being the Chief Flight Instructor for the FAR 141 Private, Instrument and Commercial courses. Danielle Clarke is in charge of international marketing and travels frequently to the U.K to better serve our customers. She has extensive experience with flight training programs and the European Marketplace. Danielle is a dual qualified instructor (JAA/FAA) and a JAA Examiner. She has accumulated 4000 flight hours in both the UK and the USA. Flight Instructor Al Ledet holds Flight Instructor Single Engine Airplane, Flight Instructor Instrument Airplane, and Advanced Ground Instructor ratings. A pilot since 1994, Al has a diverse flying background including training at Flight Safety International, American Flyers, and GATTS of Manhattan, Kansas. Bill Gresh started flying in 1965 and first began instructing in 1969. Bill holds a Flight Instructor-Single Engine Airplane rating and is a CPA. Paul Scott holds Flight Instructor certificate with instrument and multi engine ratings. Paul has considerable time and experience with Piper Turbo Arrows and instrument flying and also holds Tail wheel, High performance and Glider ratings.

More About Us
London Aviation training fleet consist of a number of different aircraft ranging from basic trainers to complex multi-engine aircraft, including a brand new 2003 Cessna 172SP. This, coupled with a professional instructing team makes London Aviation the premier flight training school of Naples Airport. Our courses may be started at any time under the supervision of one of our Certified Flight Instructors. FAA to JAA Conversions and revalidations are also available. With safety as its major concern, London Aviation has brought together a team of senior Certified Flight Instructors assisted by expert management. London Aviation has, available for training, a number of different aircraft ranging from a basic trainers to complex multi-engine aircraft, including a brand new 2003 Cessna 172. This, coupled with an outstanding fleet makes London Aviation the premier flight school on Naples airport.


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