CHI Aerospace: Flight School in Portsmouth, New Hampshire

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Location: Portsmouth, New Hampshire
School Type: Local flight school
Training Focus: Pilot training
Google Rating: 5.0 (60 reviews)

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Hours

Monday: 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Thursday: 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Friday: 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Saturday: 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Sunday: 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM

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What Students and Pilots Say

★★★★★ 1 month ago

I’m a commercial pilot and always wanted to try aerobatics. Liam at CHI aerospace is not only a fantastic aerobatic pilot, but a truly gifted flight instructor. He was able to take me from never exceeding 60 degrees of bank to completing aileron rolls, split-s’s snap rolls, and loops on my first lesson! I highly recommend any pilot even remotely interested in aerobatics to fly the Robin at CHI with Liam!
Kalen via Google

★★★★★ 1 year ago

I’ve had an incredible experience flying with CHI Aerospace. Ever since the first day of walking into the hangar, I’ve been greeted by friendly and helpful staff. Their flight instructors are extremely professional, they prioritize a supportive, safe, and successful learning environment for each student. The planes are immaculate, the company cares about maintaining the quality and reliability of their aircraft.
Honorah McGlone via Google

★★★★★ 11 months ago

CHI is simply a great flight school. My instructor, Isaac, is extremely knowledgeable, helpful, and prepared for each lesson. Additionally, the aircraft are well maintained, the airport is great for learning to fly at, and the other staff are very friendly. Highly recommend!
Alexander L via Google

★★★★★ 1 year ago

I started flying with Liam at CHI while visiting family. After my initial flight training in Alaska I didn't think anything could top that. Liam has consistently gone above and beyond to help turn a nervous student pilot into a calm and confident aviator! I look forward to my visits to New Hampshire and flying with my CHI family!
Alice Spencer via Google

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Planning Your Training Here

Planning training at a local school like CHI Aerospace 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 Portsmouth, the three friction points that stretch part-time timelines.

What Flying in New Hampshire Teaches You

New Hampshire flying climbs from Merrimack Valley fields into White Mountain terrain that teaches ridge wind and valley weather within a short cross-country. Boston's shelf brushes the southern border, seasons run full New England, and Mount Washington's weather station reminds everyone what the air can do.

How to Evaluate CHI Aerospace 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 Portsmouth means building your early hours in New Hampshire 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 CHI Aerospace

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 CHI Aerospace'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 Portsmouth, 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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