Atlanta Air Academy: Flight School in Kennesaw, Georgia

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Location: Kennesaw, Georgia
School Type: Local flight school
Training Focus: Pilot training
Google Rating: 5.0 (8 reviews)

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Hours

Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

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What Students and Pilots Say

★★★★★ 1 month ago

In early June of 2026 my three daughters had their discovery flights thru Atlanta Air Academy with Zach C as their instructor. We could not have been more pleased. Everyone at this place was friendly, welcoming, and encouraging. Zach has an ideal temperament for an instructor working with people in their teens and early 20s, calmly and professionally giving them guidance and instructions. He receptivity tailored each…
Troy Bergquist via Google

★★★★★ 5 years ago

An amazing place. All staff members are open and friendly. I had the opportunity to speak to the director of the academy himself and learn his back story into aviation. My flight instructor was very knowledgeable and encouraged me through out my lesson. The academy has family feel to it. Highly recommended for those wanting to discover flying or get there license.
Jamel Patterson via Google

★★★★★ 3 years ago

Went for my initial flight experience in a Cessna. Communication with Vicki and Sera was always professional, and positive. They painted a clear picture of expectations. Sera, the instructor was positive, encouraging, clear, exact, professional and conscience of her directions. I would definitely fly again with Sera and Atlanta Air Academy! It was a really great experience for my first time in a small plane. Thanks …
P Z via Google

★★★★★ 2 years ago

I initiated my flight training with Ron Hilley in August of this year, and I'm well on my way to obtaining my private pilot's license by the end of this year, thanks to Ron's exceptional expertise and unwavering passion. I wholeheartedly recommend him for anyone looking to embark on the incredible journey into aviation.
Sam Waldron via Google

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Planning Your Training Here

Planning training at a local school like Atlanta Air Academy 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 Kennesaw, 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 Atlanta Air Academy 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 Kennesaw 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 Atlanta Air Academy

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 Atlanta Air Academy'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 Kennesaw, 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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