Fly By Knight Inc: Flight School in Hammond, Louisiana

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Location: Hammond, Louisiana
School Type: Local flight school
Training Focus: Pilot training
Google Rating: 4.6 (32 reviews)

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Hours

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

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What Students and Pilots Say

★★★★★ 1 year ago

My experience was amazing! I went for a discovery flight. This flight is intended to help you determine if you are serious about a private pilot's license. Everyone was helpful, and my instructor, Ezzie Smith, was kind, respectful, and professional.
Jasmin Johnson via Google

★★★★★ 3 years ago

This was definitely an adventure. My instructor Bob was very patient and you can tell he loves what he's doing. The owner { ii am bad with name} so please forgive me . She was phenomenal , answer all questions with grace and share helpful tips on how to get started. Highly recommend trying if you're looking for something new, fun and exciting.
Zoey Jacobs via Google

★★★★★ 1 year ago

Conscientious and dedicated instructors. Meticulous maintenance protocol--shout out to Miguel. New owner and management investing in the business. More modern FBO vibe in lobby while still keeping the rates competitive. Worth the drive from the Southshore for generally less busy airspace and availability.
Ryan Santangelo via Google

★★★★★ 2 years ago

Really great people to train with. Ezzie is really thorough and good, CFI.
CleanRite Equipment and Environmental via Google

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Planning Your Training Here

Planning training at a local school like Fly By Knight Inc 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 Hammond, the three friction points that stretch part-time timelines.

What Flying in Louisiana Teaches You

Louisiana aviation runs on two economies: the Delta's ag strips working rice and sugarcane, and the Gulf's offshore energy fields, which built one of the world's densest helicopter operations out of Lafayette and Houma. Weather is the subtropical syllabus, morning fog, afternoon buildups, hurricane-season planning, and students learn convective respect early.

How to Evaluate Fly By Knight Inc 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 Hammond means building your early hours in Louisiana 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 Fly By Knight Inc

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 Fly By Knight Inc'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 Hammond, 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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