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Learn to Fly in Florida

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Never rush a badge. Fly only what you're trained and ready for, and plan it with your instructor. Safety first. Last checked October 2026.

Flight training in Florida

Florida has nine R-ATP colleges, more than any other state.

  • Flying clubs

    9 listed in this file.

  • Flight schools

    11 rows in this file.

  • Airline base

    American · MIA

Flying Clubs

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Never affected by sponsorship. Free flying club listings and the A–Z school list are never reordered or affected by sponsors.

Flying clubs are member-run groups that share the cost of aircraft. Because there's no profit markup, hourly rates are often lower than at a flight school, which makes a club one of the cheapest ways to build hours after your private certificate. You also get a community: mentors, safety pilots, fly-outs, and people who know the local examiners and instructors. The trade-offs are monthly dues, a buy-in or initiation fee at many clubs, waitlists, and the fact that not every club offers instruction or accepts student pilots. Rates move with fuel prices, so confirm current costs with the club before you join.

Clubs last checked 2026-10. The file counts 9: 7 community, 2 military, 0 university, 0 school-run. Data quality in the file: good.

Showing 9 of 9. Clubs without a published hourly rate stay at the bottom of the rate sort.

Flight Schools

Never affected by sponsorship. Free flying club listings and the A–Z school list are never reordered or affected by sponsors.

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University programs

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (opens in a new tab)

Active

B.S. Aeronautical Science

City and airport
Daytona Beach · KDAB
Part 141
Verify
Restricted ATP
1,000. Bachelor's on FAA list (rev. 9/15/2026); confirm 61.160(b) vs (d) with school
Published flight cost
$48,672 at FAA minimums, Private through ME Commercial

Scope: excl. tuition; ERAU says budget $23k–$33k/yr in years 1–2

Source year: Current page, Oct 2026

Aid and GI Bill
Not foundNot found

Sources

Florida Institute of Technology (opens in a new tab)

Active

B.S. Aeronautical Science–Flight

City and airport
Melbourne · KMLB
Part 141
Yes
Restricted ATP
1,000. Bachelor's on FAA list (rev. 9/15/2026); confirm 61.160(b) vs (d) with school
Published flight cost
$78,875 single-engine track; $69,172 multi-engine trackVerify

Scope: minimums, excl. tuition

Source year: Not stated

Aid and GI Bill
Not foundNot found

Sources

Polk State College (opens in a new tab)

Active

A.S. Professional Pilot Science

City and airport
Lakeland/Winter Haven · KLAL / KGIF
Part 141
Verify
Restricted ATP
1,250. A.S. (1,250) and B.S. Aerospace (likely 1,000; confirm) both on FAA list
Published flight cost
$49,517 minimum

Scope: required labs; ME/CFI add $37,830; plan $70k–$90k total

Source year: Revised Fall 2025

Airline partners
Not found

Sources

Florida State College at Jacksonville (opens in a new tab)

Active

A.S. Professional Pilot Technology

City and airport
Jacksonville · KCRG / KVQQ
Part 141
Varies by provider (JaxAero is Part 61)
Published flight cost
About $9.9k–$12.1k per course at FAA minimums

Scope: via JaxAero, Sterling, or Sunrise; plus $2k fee per course

Source year: Summer 2026

Aid and GI Bill
Private is non-credit and not VA-covered. JaxAero is not VA- or R-ATP approved
Airline partners
Not found

Sources

Lynn University (opens in a new tab)

Active

B.S. Aviation (Professional Pilot)

City and airport
Boca Raton · KBCT
Part 141
Verify
Restricted ATP
1,000. Bachelor's on FAA list (rev. 9/15/2026); confirm 61.160(b) vs (d) with school
Published flight cost
$99,900 flight labs over 4 yrsVerify

Scope: plus $2,200 ground fees

Source year: Not stated

Aid and GI Bill
Not foundNot found
Airline partners
Not found

Sources

Jacksonville University (opens in a new tab)

Active

B.S. Aviation Management & Flight Operations

City and airport
Jacksonville · Not found
Part 141
Verify
Restricted ATP
1,000. Bachelor's on FAA list (rev. 9/15/2026); confirm 61.160(b) vs (d) with school
Published flight cost
$72,621 flight feesVerify

Source year: 2022 packet, outdated

Aid and GI Bill
Not foundNot found

Sources

Miami Dade College / Broward College / Wayman Aviation Academy (opens in a new tab)

Active

A.S. pilot degrees

City and airport
Miami / Pembroke Pines · KTMB / KHWO
Part 141
Verify
Restricted ATP
1,250. All three on FAA list; Wayman is a flight academy that awards an A.S.
Published flight cost
Not foundNot found
Aid and GI Bill
Not foundNot found
Airline partners
Not found

Wayman is a private academy that awards its own R-ATP degree

Sources

Other

ATP Flight School (opens in a new tab)

Locations
Daytona Beach (DAB); Fort Lauderdale (FXE); Fort Myers (FMY); Jacksonville (CRG); Lakeland (LAL); Orlando (ORL); Sarasota (SRQ); Stuart (SUA); Tampa/Clearwater (PIE)
Part 61 or 141
Verify
Published cost
$123,995 from zero; $90,995 with private

Scope: fixed tuition; ~$10.5k–$12k exam fees and up to $5k location premium extra

Source year: 2026

VA approved
Verify

Sources

Epic Flight Academy (opens in a new tab)

Locations
New Smyrna Beach
Part 61 or 141
141
Published cost
$118,467 tuition; $129,985 with checkrides, tests, materials

Scope: full-time, from zero

Source year: Aug 2026

VA approved
Verify

Sources

Cadet Programs

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  • Delta Air Lines

    Propel Pilot Career Path (Collegiate & CFI path)

    Open

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  • JetBlue

    Gateway Select

    Open

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  • Envoy Air (American)

    Envoy Cadet Program

    Rolling

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Costs, hubs, notes, and sources

Data quality in the file: good. Florida has nine R-ATP colleges, more than any other state. Polk State's associate's lists $49.5k in minimum flight fees, against about $100k at Lynn and $124k at ATP.

All Florida flight schools, A–Z

  • ATP Flight School
  • Epic Flight Academy
  • Phoenix East Aviation
  • SkyWarrior Flight Training

State money

Florida Airports Council Education Foundation Scholarship

Closed (annual)

Association scholarship

Administrator
Florida Airports Council
Who receives it
students
Amount
Amount not stated
Eligibility
Aviation-degree students at FAC member schools, sophomore or above. 2026 window: Jan 15–Feb 22.
Covers flight fees
Verify

Sources

Airline hubs and bases

Regional and other carriers

Notes

Examiners and medical examiners

Sources for Florida

Florida FAQ

How do I become an airline pilot in Florida?

Florida has nine R-ATP colleges, more than any other state. Last checked 2026-10. Confirm it with a CFI and each school.

What flight schools are listed for Florida?

The file lists 11 schools. Names are in Flight Schools on this page.

What published flight costs are listed for Florida?

Published costs are on each school row. Prices can change. Check the school for the current figure.

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