Apollo Flight School: Flight School in Gulfport, Mississippi

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Location: Gulfport, Mississippi
School Type: Local flight school
Training Focus: Pilot training
Google Rating: 5.0 (40 reviews)

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Hours

Monday: 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Tuesday: 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Wednesday: 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Thursday: 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday: 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday: 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday: 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM

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What Students and Pilots Say

★★★★★ 9 months ago

Apollo made getting my PPL an easy and very enjoyable experience. The instructors I worked with were all very knowledgeable and always made sure all my questions were answered even if it took a little more time. I mainly took lessons after work and Mike always worked with me on scheduling to get as many lessons in during the week as possible. It was a great experience that I am very grateful for!
Matthew Upton via Google

★★★★★ 9 months ago

I first reached out to Apollo Flight Training in late 2019 while deployed, searching for a flight school to begin my flight training with aspirations to transition into a career in military aviation. Upon my return in 2020, I scheduled an introductory flight with the owner, Mike Carastro. He educated me on the basics, and instilled confidence in my ability to learn by letting me land for the first time on my first fl…
Chad Colocar via Google

★★★★★ 2 months ago

I’ve had the best experience with Apollo and would recommend them to anyone. After a negative experience at a different local flight school, Mike, the owner of Apollo, welcomed me with open arms and got me scheduled to fly as often as I requested to. Airplane availability and instructor availability were not issues here which is something I ran into previously. Additionally, I truly felt cared about by the Apollo sta…
Crystal Harper via Google

★★★★★ 9 months ago

Worth it! I'm progressing towards earning my PPL and Apollo's Flight School provides everything needing to have you up for success. From good pricing, location and having the full exposure to ATC operating airport; this is idea for getting your flight training off the ground ✈️. Seeya!
Daniel Bush via Google

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Planning Your Training Here

Planning training at a local school like Apollo Flight School 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 Gulfport, the three friction points that stretch part-time timelines.

What Flying in Mississippi Teaches You

Mississippi flying is Delta ag country in the west, piney quiet in the east, and Gulf humidity over all of it: morning fog, afternoon cumulus, and the convective judgment that southern summers insist on. The airspace is famously uncrowded, which converts directly into efficient training hours.

How to Evaluate Apollo Flight School 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 Gulfport means building your early hours in Mississippi 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 Apollo Flight School

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 Apollo Flight School'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 Gulfport, 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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