Avit Flight Academy: Flight School in Wadsworth, Ohio

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Location: Wadsworth, Ohio
School Type: Local flight school
Training Focus: Pilot training
Google Rating: 4.7 (47 reviews)

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Hours

Monday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed

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What Students and Pilots Say

★★★★★ 1 year ago

My son is working towards his PPL with Avit. Everyone has been so professional and courteous with every interaction we have had. I always receive a quick response to every question. He got paired with a wonderful flight instructor Chris Repole who has been amazing working around my sons busy schedule. Now even more convenient since they are at Portage County airport! I would highly recommend Avit to anyone looking to…
Kristy Coffie via Google

★★★★★ 3 years ago

I've enjoyed the experience so far of getting my private pilot's license here. I don't feel unsafe in the planes, the maintenance is up to date, and the instructor is knowledgeable on the subject. You can rent a plane from here with your license or work on getting your instrument and private at the least. I believe they might also do commercial but I'm not there yet. There are two bathrooms inside, they have headph…
Tillium via Google

★★★★★ 1 year ago

I rode along on a discovery flight with my boyfriend and we truly enjoyed the experience. Everyone at Avit Flight Academy was friendly and accommodating. Our instructor, Dante, was very professional and put us both at ease. I didn't expect the level of detail he covered, but it was impressive and greatly appreciated! The instruction was thorough and even though it was a discovery flight, Dante treated it as if it wer…
Sarah Wilson via Google

★☆☆☆☆ 4 months ago

i have a commercial pilot license with a multi-engine and instrument ratings for many years. with that being said i have had numerous check rides check outs and bi-annuals. all the instructors confirmed to the FAA guidelines. however at advit flight academy there is a rogue flight instructor who deviates from the prescribed syllabus. this particular instructor teaches in a passive aggressive manner. interestin…
Tom Bahle via Google

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Planning Your Training Here

Planning training at a local school like Avit Flight 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 Wadsworth, 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 Avit Flight 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 Wadsworth 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 Avit Flight 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 Avit Flight 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 Wadsworth, 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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