Spencer Aviation Inc: Flight School in Delaware, Ohio

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Location: Delaware, Ohio
School Type: Local flight school
Training Focus: Pilot training
Google Rating: 4.7 (15 reviews)

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What Students and Pilots Say

★★★★★ 2 months ago

I live in the area and have taken lessons with this school. The owner is dedicated and was upfront with me about training costs and the process overall before the flight training would even start. That is a very rare thing when somebody wants your money. I've also had some very good luck with a few CFIs at the school and one that I didn't learn much from, but part of the process is finding someone who clicks with yo…
CaptnAlex via Google

★★★★★ 11 months ago

I'd heard good things about Spencer Aviation and had signed up for the ground school. Max was a great instructor who was very knowledgeable, and helped simplify some complex concepts and provide great memory tools. Upon receiving a passing score in the classes final exam, I received an endorsement to take the FAA Written exam which I passed a few weeks later. With that requirement complete, I am free to focus on m…
Augustus Domenick via Google

★★★★★ 12 years ago

Great value and experience. The introductory flight is definitely worth it for anyone who is even slightly interested in flying. I was up in the sky within 30 minutes of arriving and addicted shortly after. I plan on continuing my training here to eventual get my PPL. The staff is very kind and helpful. Highly recommend.
Ryan Carroll via Google

★★☆☆☆ 5 years ago

I took a discovery flight at a Spencer Aviation. During the preflight inspection, the CFI, in his early 20’s with 2-3 years flying experience, told me he knew the preflight checklist well enough that he did not have to use it, and thus did not use the checklist. Other than that very friendly staff, great aircraft.
Zach Smith via Google

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Planning Your Training Here

Planning training at a local school like Spencer Aviation Inc 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 Delaware, 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 Spencer Aviation Inc 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 Delaware 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 Spencer Aviation Inc

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 Spencer Aviation Inc'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 Delaware, 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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