FLYIT Academy: Flight School in Camas, Oregon

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Location: Camas, Oregon
School Type: Local flight school
Training Focus: Pilot training
Google Rating: 4.9 (62 reviews)

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Hours

Monday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Thursday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Sunday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM

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What Students and Pilots Say

★★★★★ 2 months ago

Having trained here, I can confidently say I would highly recommend this school to others. My instructor, Steven Cunningham, was excellent and consistently went above and beyond where it counted to make sure I was truly prepared. His support made a huge difference throughout the training process. The dispatch staff were always friendly, welcoming, and helpful and the online booking process was simple and easy to use…
Brad Wager via Google

★★★★★ 1 month ago

Literally one of the best experiences of my life!! My sister and I decided to book a scenic tour with Fly It academy and it was beyond words, incredible! Highly recommended, safety procedures were well thought out and explained to us, and Rick was an amazing pilot and guide. He made everything so much fun and the fun was contagious! Saw really beautiful sights, had a most wonderful time, couldn’t wait to tell our fam…
Amanda Price via Google

★★★★★ 1 month ago

I bought the stunt aerobatic flight experience as a surprise for my boyfriend’s birthday and it was absolutely amazing. From the start everyone at the flight academy was kind, professional, and very helpful whenever I called with questions. On the day of the flight our pilot Rick made us feel completely safe and comfortable with a thorough orientation and clear explanation of what to expect. The flight itself was one…
Emese Molnár via Google

★★★★★ 1 month ago

Got my private pilots license with Flyit Academy, couldn't have been a better experience! The community here is amazing, it's like a family! The owner and instructors are so passionate about aviation and are so supportive of what you are trying to achieve. I love coming to the airport all the time and everyone being so welcoming, I always ended up chatting with employees at the airport after my flights. As for the tr…
Janella Tkachenko via Google

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Planning Your Training Here

Planning training at a local school like FLYIT 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 Camas, the three friction points that stretch part-time timelines.

What Flying in Oregon Teaches You

Oregon training happens between marine layers and mountain ranges. Students learn coastal stratus timing, Columbia Gorge wind behavior, and the discipline of terrain-aware routing under the Cascades, in exchange for some of the most scenic training flights in the country.

How to Evaluate FLYIT 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 Camas means building your early hours in Oregon 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 FLYIT 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 FLYIT 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 Camas, 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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