Raintree Aero Flight School - Primary and Advanced Flight Training.

With the exception of a driver’s license in lieu of a physical for Sport Pilot, requirements for obtaining any pilot’s certificate include an FAA medical exam, ground school to pass a written test, and FAA mandated minimum flight hours.

Raintree Aero offers an integrated program of flight and ground lessons based on an FAA approved syllabus, promoting understanding as well as achieving the skills of operating an airplane. Ground school, which accompanies specific flight lessons may be one-on-one with the instructor, in a formal class setting, or as a home study course. Regular flight stage checks and the building block concept assure that no step in learning is omitted. Scheduling of lessons is on an individual basis tailored to the student’s and the instructor’s availability and schedules. Students may schedule using the on-line ScheduleBook service.

Training at an airport without a control tower can save money by avoiding traffic delays and being closer to the practice area which maximizes flight time and thus reduces cost. Therefore, the price of individual lessons should not be the only determining factor in choosing a flight school or obtaining a pilot’s license. Overall, the cost of flight training compares favorably with other types of recreational and educational pursuits. Raintree Aero has excellent instructors who are motivated to teach, are enthusiastic about flying and want to share that passion with others.

Sport Pilot Training Now Available

An Ercoupe (with rudder pedals) is now based at 58 M and is available for rental and Sport Pilot training. This is an opportunity to train for fun flying. Schedule now and be ready to enjoy your solo experience in the spring. Sport Pilot certification requires only 20 hours of flight training and does not require an FAA medical certificate. The Sport Pilot needs only a valid driver’s license as proof of medical fitness for flight. Sport Pilots may fly an airplane of less than 1320 pounds, carry one passenger, and mainly fly in nice daytime weather. However, there is no distance limitation, so the pilot can just enjoy flight near home base or use the airplane for recreational, business or personal flying. To schedule training time: 410-398-0234; or CFI Dan McCaffrey at 410-978-8374.