A full service Fixed Based Operator (FBO) that has been serving the aviation community since 2003. Great River offers quality flight training located in scenic Quincy, IL this premiere flight school offers flight training for the beginning Private Pilot, the Instrument Rated Pilot, the Commercial Pilot, and the Professional ATP Multi-Engine Pilot. Our flight school provides an ideal training site with low traffic, and a beautiful airport that offers everything you need to become a safe, competent, professional pilot.
We're a flight organization based in Quincy, Illinois
School Type: Part 141 and Part 61.
Category: Airplane (Fixed Wing).
Certificates: Sport Pilot, 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 Altitude and High Performance.
Recurrent Training: Flight Review, Instrument Proficiency Check, Aircraft Checkouts and Insurance Checkouts.
Foreign Certification Training: DGCA (India).
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, Military Aviation, Major Airlines and Regional Airlines.
Type of Curriculum: Ground School, Career Oriented, structured and Self-Paced.
Type Ratings (over 12,500 lbs): None Offered
Technically Advanced Aircraft: Autopilot.
Type of Rental: Licensed Pilots.
Type of Airplanes Available: C-172 SP; PA-28R-201
Aircraft Rental Rates: $95 - $125 Wet
Instruction Materials: Jeppesen, ASA, Gleim and Custom.
Syllabus: Custom.
Training Facilities: Dedicated Classroom, Lounge, Dedicated Study Area, Flight Planning Area, Snack Room, Full Kitchen, dining area and Simulator.
On-Site FAA Testing: Written Tests (CATS, Laser Grade) and On-site flight examiner.
Airport Facilities: ILS, Restaurant and Pilot Shop.
Airport Locations (codes): UIN
Pricing Info: Contact Us for current pricing info
Special Offer: Discovery Flight $59
Financial Assistance: Student Loans.
Admin Support: Housing Assistance, USCIS - M-1 Visa assistance, VA - Veterans Affairs and Job Interview prep or coordination.
Professional Affiliations: AOPA and Cessna Pilot Center.
Total Instructors: 4
Foreign Languages: None Offered
Weather: Seasonal variations (weather flying, snow, etc)
School Description
Great River Aviation is a FAA Approved Flight School under Federal Air Regulations Part 141, which means that we have an approved flight training syllabus for each course, instructor standardization, supervision and stage checks by the Chief Flight Instructor, and regular FAA inspections of school facilities, aircraft, simulators and training devices, as well as student training records, and instructor records.
Staff Qualification
Great River Aviation is your answer to all quality flight training needs. Located in scenic Quincy, IL this premiere flight school offers flight training for the beginning Private Pilot, the Instrument Rated Pilot, the Commercial Pilot, and the Professional ATP Multi-Engine Pilot. Whether you're a local student or an international student, our flight school provides an ideal training site with low traffic, and a beautiful airport that offers everything you need to become a safe, competent, professional pilot.
More About Us
We utilize Cessna’s Computer-Based Instruction (CBI) program because it is the only integrated flight-training system in existence. Integrated means that both the ground and flight training segments are “paired” so that retention rates are higher and learning is faster. In the end, you'll learn quickly and efficiently – while having fun!
Great River Aviation is committed to providing our students with the best learning experience possible. At our flight school you will find...
A safe, friendly, comfortable, dynamic atmosphere in which to learn.
A knowledgeable flight instructor to mentor you, motivate your learning and accommodate your requirements.
Training in clean, new, dependable Cessna aircraft.
At Great River Aviation, you will enjoy our state-of-the-art training facilities with personal computer-based instruction and testing, clean, quiet study areas and classrooms, and new aircraft with strict maintenance requirements and modern avionics and flight instruments.
As a FAA-approved Part 141 Pilot School and a designated Cessna Pilot Center, we use the best ground school curriculum in combination with your flight training. This integrated system, provides for faster flight training and better retention of knowledge and skills.
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PA-28R-201 |
CATS Testing Facility |
C-172 SP |
C-172 SP Instrument Panel |
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