Academy of Aviation – Farmingdale: Flight School in Farmingdale, New York

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Location: Farmingdale, New York
School Type: Local flight school
Training Focus: Pilot training
Home Airport: Republic Airport (KFRG)
Google Rating: 4.5 (77 reviews)

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Hours

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

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What Students and Pilots Say

★★★★★ 8 months ago

Update: Once again Academy of Aviation has set higher standards of excellence. Today 11/9/25 I had taken my kids on a discovery flight with Ali it was an absolute pleasure flying with him. Professional experienced and made the entire flight experience welcoming and absolutely amazing! 10 yr old’s first time ever in an aircraft and zero stress! Ali was caring and took his time to not only show the features of the plan…
Nabiha K. via Google

★★☆☆☆ 2 weeks ago

After 2 years of attending AoA under their career program, I think I have gathered enough to give a fair, unbiased and in-depth review of the good, and the ugly of AoA. 2/5 might have been justifiable. Disclaimer, this review reflects my own personal experience ,current CPL w/ no checkride failures, or disciplinary issues against me from from my tenure (2023 to early 2025) as well as comparing with flight experience…
Shane I via Google

★★★★★ 1 year ago

I would recommend this flight school. All the staff members have always been helpful and understanding, and made me feel as part of the family. There's a special shout-out to Ms. Cameron. She's been so helpful throughout the whole time, from the very beginning and until the present moment.
Gik Muradov via Google

★★★★★ 8 months ago

Kat made the admissions process very easy for me when I was looking into flight training on Long Island. She was available to answer any questions regarding training, payments or any other concerns. The school has a large fleet of G1000 Cessna 172 aircraft and is located in the main terminal of Republic Airport. The instructors are knowledgeable and committed to providing training instruction in accordance with the…
Collin delaBastide via Google

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Planning Your Training Here

Planning training at a local school like Academy of Aviation – Farmingdale 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 Farmingdale, the three friction points that stretch part-time timelines.

What Flying in New York Teaches You

New York training means radio mastery. Long Island students fly beneath one of the world's densest airspace stacks, learning clearances, flow, and unflappable communication that mark them in every later interview. Four-season weather adds icing awareness and real instrument time.

How to Evaluate Academy of Aviation – Farmingdale 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 Farmingdale means building your early hours in New York 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 Academy of Aviation – Farmingdale

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 Academy of Aviation – Farmingdale'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 Farmingdale, 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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