Traverse Air Inc.: Flight School in Traverse City, Michigan

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Location: Traverse City, Michigan
School Type: Local flight school
Training Focus: Pilot training
Google Rating: 5.0 (4 reviews)

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Hours

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

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What Students and Pilots Say

★★★★★ 1 month ago

Couldn’t recommend more about Traverse Air and Mr. Brady! Finished my seaplane rating in 3 days, and everything here is just fantastic! I felt welcomed right away when I first met Mr. Brady. He is knowledgeable, respectable, and thoughtful throughout the flight training. The airplane (PA-12S) is also maintained in top-notch shape, very easy to operate and easy to get used to. Words couldn’t express how much I appreci…
Daniel C via Google

★★★★★ 5 months ago

I travelled from California to Tom for my multi commercial add-on and seaplane add-on and the experience couldn’t be better. Tom is extremely methodical and experienced. The training is well-structured and there is progress everyday towards the checkride readiness. Tom doesn’t advertise but his reputation precedes him with over half a year wait time for his programs. I wish Tom can continue his programs as long as he…
Huafei Wang via Google

★★★★★ 1 year ago

Did the seaplane rating with Tom in the PA-12--absolutely fantastic experience. Tom was great to fly with, very knowledgeable and laid back. The airplane was in great shape, the setup on Silver Lake was fantastic. Cannot recommend enough!
Colin Reed via Google

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Planning Your Training Here

Planning training at a local school like Traverse Air 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 Traverse City, the three friction points that stretch part-time timelines.

What Flying in Michigan Teaches You

Michigan adds lake-effect meteorology to the standard Midwest mix: localized snow bands, humid summer haze, and shoreline wind shifts that teach micro-scale weather reading. The payoff is versatility; a Michigan-trained pilot has seen more weather varieties in one year than sunbelt students see in three.

How to Evaluate Traverse Air 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 Traverse City means building your early hours in Michigan 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 Traverse Air 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 Traverse Air 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 Traverse City, 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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