Airborne Elite, LLC: Flight School in Farmingdale, New York

Airborne Elite, LLC in Farmingdale, photo 1

Airborne Elite, LLC in Farmingdale, photo 2

Airborne Elite, LLC in Farmingdale, photo 3

Photos via Google Maps; they belong to their authors.

Location: Farmingdale, New York
School Type: Local flight school
Training Focus: Pilot training
Home Airport: Republic Airport (KFRG)
Google Rating: 5.0 (8 reviews)

Call (631) 393-0830 Get Directions Visit Website

Listing data is maintained editorially and confirmed with schools over time. Programs and pricing change; verify details directly before enrolling.

Hours

Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours

See It on the Map

What Students and Pilots Say

★★★★★ 1 month ago

I am a commercially rated pilot and wanted to fly the Hudson transition route during my stay in the New York area. CFI Ngawang was fantastic and showed me the area and we flew some additional cross countries after our skyline tour to Connecticut and Rhode Island prior to flying back to Long Island. I had a fantastic experience. The rental prices were reasonable and aircraft are in great shape! Thank you Ngawang an…
Nicholas Nemirsky via Google

★★★★★ 9 months ago

Very professional flight school, 100% reliable, good prices. Aircraft in good condition. We rented for a 10 day trip and Julian was super helpful in getting everything prepared, organized the check out and blocked the aircraft for us despite being new to the flight school. Can highly recommend the great service!
Ryan Cross via Google

★★★★★ 1 year ago

My experience with airborne elite is the very best! I've been with other flight schools in the Long Island area and I can highly say this school provides the best rate and training curriculum. The scheduling is the easiest and on time, the aircraft fleet are well maintained and very clean, the instructors and staffing are very professional and caring, and most of all the cost per hour is the best rate you'll find aro…
Jae Jae via Google

★★★★★ 1 year ago

I booked an introductory flight for my daughter's birthday and it was wonderful! The pilot was very friendly and professional and we felt perfectly safe the entire time. I would highly recommend Airborne to anyone looking to try a flight.
Dio Cavero via Google

Reviews via Google Maps; they belong to their authors and are not our endorsement.

Planning Your Training Here

Planning training at a local school like Airborne Elite, LLC 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 Airborne Elite, LLC 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 Airborne Elite, LLC

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 Airborne Elite, LLC'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.

Get Matched

Considering Airborne Elite, LLC? Tell us your goal and timeline and we'll line this school up against comparable options near you, with the financing routes and scholarship deadlines that fit. One form, no spam, a real reply within a business day.