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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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