American Winds College Of Aeronautics: Flight School in Akron, Ohio

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Location: Akron, Ohio
School Type: Local flight school
Training Focus: Pilot training
Google Rating: 3.9 (19 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

★★★★★ 1 year ago

I visited this flight school thru Harvest Host, staying 2 nights on an old runway. The host was very nice, and helpful and they provided us with water. The host even checked on us as we were leaving. We used our generator for power, so there is no power or dump station, but a great place to stop by if passing thru
L.E. E via Google

★★★★★ 6 years ago

American Winds is a great place to learn how to fly. I have nothing but good things to say about Denise and the staff. They are knowledgeable, helpful, and want to see you succeed. I had two great instructors, and the ground instructor Dave is one of the best teachers I’ve ever had!
Matt via Google

★☆☆☆☆ 1 year ago

I wouldn’t recommend this college to anyone. The president of the company (Denise Hobart) is very unprofessional and is very inconsiderate of her staff and students. When asked questions she won’t respond and blows it off. She doesn’t give reasons for her actions and keeps the truth from you. She puts money and herself above others and their needs. Very dangerous for this kind of school. Do your research before makin…
Tanya Chester via Google

★★★★★ 3 months ago

Professional trainers I highly recommend them.
Alawi via Google

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Planning Your Training Here

Planning training at a local school like American Winds College Of Aeronautics 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 Akron, the three friction points that stretch part-time timelines.

What Flying in Ohio Teaches You

Ohio's aviation roots run to the Wright brothers, and its skies still work for a living: four-season weather, steady airline and cargo traffic, and approachable Class C airspace at Columbus, Cincinnati, and Cleveland. Freight-minded students should note the state's cargo geography in particular.

How to Evaluate American Winds College Of Aeronautics 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 Akron means building your early hours in Ohio 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 American Winds College Of Aeronautics

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 American Winds College Of Aeronautics'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 Akron, 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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