ICARUS FLYING ACADEMY: 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: 5.0 (201 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: Closed
Sunday: Closed

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What Students and Pilots Say

★★★★★ 3 months ago

I’ve been having an amazing experience at Icarus Flight Academy while working toward becoming a commercial pilot. I’m currently training for my PPL with Michael Ytuarte, and he has been outstanding—very knowledgeable, patient, and always takes the time to make sure I fully understand everything. One thing that really stands out about this school is the availability of aircraft and instructors. Booking lessons is rar…
Michael Patisso via Google

★★★★★ 5 months ago

I’m currently working on my PPL and have about 52 hours so far. I’m really happy with how things are going. My instructor has been great. Icarus just has a really good vibe overall. All the instructors are friendly and approachable, and it feels like everyone actually enjoys being there. It makes a big difference when you’re learning something as challenging as flying. Before coming to Icarus, I tried a smaller sch…
Albi Kallashi via Google

★★★★★ 8 months ago

Learning to fly at Icarus had been nothing but an amazing experience. My instructor Melvin is very knowledgeable, patient and very dedicated to helping you succeed and learn. The aircraft are super clean and well maintained. Being at Icarus I have felt very welcomed since they treat you not just as a student, but more as part of a family of aviators. I did a lot of research on flight schools but chose Icarus after re…
Brian Garcia via Google

★★★★★ 8 months ago

I contacted about 10 schools in between the NYC area and Spain, and the reason I end up choosing Icarus was because of the amazing service provided by Sely who works at the front desk. I was patiently answered all my questions and they were always transparent about the whole process. Once I decided to pursue my PPL I was lucky to get assigned to Andres who is the best instructor a person could hope for. Andres has b…
Xavier Paez via Google

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Planning Your Training Here

Planning training at a local school like ICARUS FLYING ACADEMY 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 ICARUS FLYING ACADEMY 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 ICARUS FLYING ACADEMY

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 ICARUS FLYING ACADEMY'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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