Wright Flyers Aviation                Last Visit: 07.16.2009


Wright Flyers Aviation, Inc. is one of the largest and most respected flight training centers in the United States. Since 1982, we've trained thousands of career and recreationally minded pilots.

We're a flight organization based in San Antonio, Texas
School Type:   Part 141.  

Training Area:   Local.  



Instruction Materials:   King.  



Category:    Airplane (Fixed Wing).  

Certificates:    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 and High Performance.  

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

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

Career Focus:    Aerial Application, Coast Guard, Corporate Flying, Flight Instruction, Commercial (includes air taxi, survey, ambulance, etc), Regional Airlines, Military Aviation and Major Airlines.  

Type of Curriculum:    Ground School and Self-Paced.  



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

Type of Rental:    Students only and Licensed Pilots.  

Type of Airplanes Available:   Cessna 172R, Cessna 172SP, Cessna 172(G1000), Cessna 172RG  

Aircraft Rental Rates:   Cessna 172R/SP - $119.00/hr. ; Cessna 172(G1000) - $130.00/hr. ; Cessna 172RG - $139.00 /hr. - ALL PRICES ARE WET!  



Training Facilities:    Dedicated Classroom, Lounge, Dedicated Study Area, Flight Planning Area, Lending Library (books, videos, software), Pilot Ready Room, Snack Room, Full Kitchen, dining area and Simulator.  

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

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

Airport Locations (codes):   KSAT  



Financial Assistance:   Third Party (bank, etc).  



Admin Support:    USCIS - M-1 Visa assistance and VA - Veterans Affairs.  

Professional Affiliations:    EAA and Cessna Pilot Center.  

Total Instructors:   25  

Awards of Merit:   Cessna Aircraft Company - Platinum Award for Excellence in Flight Training  



Weather:   Year round flying  

School Description
Since 1982, we have taught thousands of recreational and business-minded pilots to fly. Conveniently located on San Antonio's north side, Wright Flyers offers its students and renters a modern fleet of more than 20 single and multi-engine aircraft. Our prime location on the San Antonio International Airport allows you to train cost effectively in an active airport environment. Experts agree that learning to fly alongside commercial airliners and corporate jets, gives you the experience and confidence to fly wherever you want to! We are San Antonio's only Cessna Pilot Center, and the city's most experienced flight school when it comes to using your Veteran's education benefits. Our courses are approved by the FAA under its most stringent Part 141 regulations, and Wright Flyers has San Antonio's largest and most professional FAA written exam center. Financing is available to qualified students, and licensed pilots may rent our aircraft for business trips and vacations.


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