American Air Flight Training: Flight School in Atlanta, Georgia

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Location: Atlanta, Georgia
School Type: Local flight school
Training Focus: Pilot training
Home Airport: DeKalb-Peachtree Airport (KPDK)
Google Rating: 4.9 (16 reviews)

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Hours

Monday: 11:00 AM – 7:30 PM
Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 7:30 PM
Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 7:30 PM
Thursday: Closed
Friday: Closed
Saturday: 11:00 AM – 7:30 PM
Sunday: 11:00 AM – 7:30 PM

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What Students and Pilots Say

★★★★★ 1 month ago

I had a great experience training at American Air flight training. Steve is truly a remarkable instructor! He is extremely patient and thorough with the way he instructs. If you want to become an excellent pilot there really is no better school out there for your training!
Julia Pettigrew via Google

★★★★★ 11 months ago

As an instrument pilot, I've been trained in the various ways pilots sometimes "bleed off" some of their most valuable assets; or how they steward them in service of a safe, controlled flight. As a businessman, I've begun to apply some of these same principals to business -- for example, using altitude as a measure of overall business health; the constant need for trimming in differing conditions; and how to anticipa…
Herb Sargent via Google

★★★★★ 2 years ago

Due to life circumstances, I have been in and out of flying several times since earning my private license and instrument rating. In that earlier experience, I mainly flew with younger CFIs who were building the hours needed for an airline job. While I thought they were good basic instructors, they all lacked much practical experience. Approaching the training I needed for both re-currency and safety, I wanted to…
Laffy Taf via Google

★★★★★ 4 years ago

I began training with Steve Shaner at American Air Flight Training in 2020, as an instrument rated private pilot interested in a tailwheel endorsement and aerobatics training in a Super Decathlon. Since then, I have completed Steve’s tailwheel course, and then went on to do some advanced instrument and emergency training on his Flight Simulator, followed by the Commercial course, which I have just completed and succe…
Brian Morgan via Google

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Planning Your Training Here

Planning training at a local school like American Air Flight Training trades the academy's speed for flexibility and often meaningfully lower total cost. The pay-as-you-fly model keeps your money in your control, and training two to three lessons weekly around work is the proven rhythm, enough frequency to retain skills without the academy's all-in schedule. The variable to manage is momentum: local-school students who succeed book standing lesson slots, fly year-round, and treat ground study as homework rather than something that happens at the airport. Ask about aircraft scheduling depth, instructor availability on your target days, and examiner wait times in Atlanta, the three friction points that stretch part-time timelines.

What Flying in Georgia Teaches You

Georgia students train in the shadow of the world's busiest airport, which shapes the state's airspace culture: professional radio work, flow awareness, and comfort around heavy traffic. South Georgia adds quiet practice areas and mild winters that keep training on schedule.

How to Evaluate American Air Flight Training on Your Tour

Every school on this directory gets the same advice from us, because the fundamentals don't move. Walk the ramp and count how many aircraft are down for maintenance. Ask how many lessons a week they can actually schedule you, and how far out the booking calendar runs. Ask for first-attempt checkride pass rates and how long students wait for an examiner. And keep your money in your control: pay as you fly, or in small blocks with clear refund terms.

Then weigh the location itself. Training in Atlanta means building your early hours in Georgia weather and airspace, and both become part of your airmanship. Our school-selection guide covers the full vetting checklist, and the financing page maps scholarships and loans that apply at schools like this one.

Common Questions About Training at American Air Flight Training

How long would my training take here?

Part-time students flying two to three lessons weekly typically earn a private certificate in six to twelve months and a commercial certificate in two to three years, with pace set by your calendar and the weather. Consistency decides everything: standing lesson slots beat sporadic bursts by months.

What will it cost, and can I get help paying?

Get American Air Flight Training's current rates directly; published numbers age fast in this industry. Nationally, plan on $80,000 to $120,000 from zero time to commercial certificates before instructing pay starts offsetting costs. Our financing guide maps the loans, scholarships, and airline cadet programs that apply here, and several scholarship cycles go undersubscribed every single year.

How should I arrange a visit?

Call ahead and ask for a tour on a normal training day, not a quiet one. Use the directions button above to plan the drive to Atlanta, arrive early enough to watch ramp operations, and bring the vetting checklist from this page. A school proud of its operation will show you everything; hesitation is itself an answer.

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