Our Fleet & Training Aircraft

• Fleet Availability: Train in one of 5 TAA Cessna 172 Skyhawks, all equipped with the latest glass avionics and autopilot systems. Fleet depth means high availability and minimal downtime for your training. Garmin avionics includes Garmin G3X, and Garmin AXIS. 

• Student-Owned Aircraft: Already own an airplane or looking to buy? We provide transition training, checkouts, flight reviews, and complete rating courses directly in your personal or company-owned aircraft.
  
  

Flight Training Programs

• Sport Pilot Certificate
  A flexible pathway into aviation with lighter medical requirements. Includes night flying training options.

• Private Pilot License (PPL - Airplane Single-Engine Land)
  The core foundation of flight. Learn to fly single-engine aircraft for personal, family, or business travel.

• Instrument Rating (IR)
  Master flying by reference to instruments in clouds and low-visibility conditions. Autopilot-equipped C172s provide ideal Technically Advanced Aircraft (TAA) experience for modern IFR environments.

• Commercial Pilot Certificate (CPL)
  Refine your precision, airmanship, and operational knowledge to fly professionally.
  
  

Endorsements, Checkouts & Currency

• Technically Advanced Aircraft (TAA) Endorsement
  Build glass-cockpit and autopilot proficiency while meeting FAA commercial time requirements.

• Cessna 172 Familiarization & Checkouts
  Systems, avionics, and local airspace orientation tailored for new C172 pilots.

• Flight Reviews (FR - 14 CFR § 61.56)
  Customized ground and flight reviews to keep your private or commercial privileges active.

• Instrument Proficiency Checks (IPC)
  Comprehensive ground and flight refreshers to safely regain IFR currency.

• Mock Chechrides
  Have a fresh opinion on your readiness for an upcoming checkride, and polish on what might still need work.

• Part 107 Remote Pilot
  Ground prep and guidance for commercial drone operators.
  
  

Why Train Independently with us?

• Flexibility First: No rigid flight school schedules. Lessons are booked around your life, professional commitments, and learning style.

• Real-World Airspace: Training at KFXE builds confidence in tower-controlled and uncontrolled operations, Class B/C transitions, and specific procedures to fly at busy airspaces with aircraft of all sizes. Option to experience flying internationally to the Bahamas.

• Broad Experience: Learn from an instructor with real-world turbine/jet experience in the corporate flying world, familiar with international operations, and aircraft maintenance insight.
  
  

How to Get Started

1. Book a Discovery Flight: Take the controls on your first flight and experience training firsthand.

2. Set Your Goals: Map out a custom training plan based on whether you'll fly our C172 fleet or your own aircraft.

3. Start Flying: Schedule lessons as your calendar allows. We use an online scheduling system that makes booking and tracking aircraft and availability easy and transparent. Cash, Credit Card, and debit account payment options available.