Pilotsmith, Inc.: Flight School in Green Bay, Wisconsin

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Location: Green Bay, Wisconsin
School Type: Local flight school
Training Focus: Pilot training
Google Rating: 4.9 (35 reviews)

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Hours

Monday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed

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What Students and Pilots Say

★★★★★ 5 months ago

Pilotsmith helped me acquire my pilot's license. The training and support I received from the school and my CFI Ryan was top class. I am very thankful for this school and their staff! Highly recommend
Alex T via Google

★★★★★ 2 years ago

As a multi-engine instrument rated pilot who trained at at a few different flight schools - I know what makes a flight school amazing. It has to be structured and professional - yet feel like a supportive family. With my son's decision to pursue a career in aviation I knew right away and continue to know Pilotsmith is the right flight school you can confidently choose. Trent and Tyler consistently reinforce that Pil…
Benjamin DeBoer via Google

★★★★★ 7 years ago

It the first time for both of us ever flying a plane. John was very knowledgeable and helpful throughout the experience. He made sure we were both comfortable and having fun. I was extremely nervous so this was no small feat. I would recommend this experience for anyone who is thinking about getting their license or just wants to try something new. He was excellent. Highly, highly recommend!
J Nagan via Google

★★★★★ 3 years ago

I earned my PPL through Pilotsmith. The entire process was smooth and catered to my learning style. Charlie and the team at Pilotsmith are top notch and will do whatever it takes for the customer.
Isaac Wilke via Google

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Planning Your Training Here

Planning training at a local school like Pilotsmith, 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 Green Bay, the three friction points that stretch part-time timelines.

What Flying in Wisconsin Teaches You

Wisconsin owns one week of the world's busiest airspace, Oshkosh during EAA AirVenture, when the state becomes aviation's capital and its approach procedures become legend. The other fifty-one weeks deliver Great Lakes weather, hard winters, and a grassroots flying culture as deep as anywhere in America.

How to Evaluate Pilotsmith, 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 Green Bay means building your early hours in Wisconsin 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 Pilotsmith, 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 Pilotsmith, 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 Green Bay, 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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