Flight Training on Long Island

Flight Training Long Island (KFRG)

Academy of Aviation — Farmingdale
7150 Republic Airport, Suite 101
Farmingdale, NY 11735
Local: (516) 613-4556
Admissions: (888) 983-4284

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Flight School at Republic Airport — Farmingdale, NY

Academy of Aviation's Farmingdale campus is the school's flagship location, based at Republic Airport (KFRG) in Farmingdale, New York. Republic Airport is the third busiest general aviation airport in New York State.

From your very first lesson, you are on a live ATC frequency, sharing the pattern with professional pilots and corporate traffic. That environment builds communication skills and situational awareness that quiet training fields simply cannot replicate.

Pilot Training Inside New York Class B Airspace

Republic Airport sits beneath the New York Class B airspace structure, with JFK, LaGuardia, and Newark all within the surrounding corridor. Student pilots at KFRG train in one of the most demanding ATC environments in the country — the same complexity that airlines look for when evaluating instrument candidates.

Long Island's climate also delivers consistent year-round flying, with milder winters than upstate New York and more flyable days per year.

FAA Part 141 Career Pilot Program

Students at the Farmingdale campus train under FAA Part 141 — the structured, curriculum-based standard recognized by airline hiring departments. The career program covers the full path: Private Pilot Certificate, Instrument Rating, Commercial Pilot Certificate, and Certified Flight Instructor ratings including CFI, CFII, and MEI.

The Fleet

The Farmingdale fleet is built around Cessna aircraft equipped with modern glass cockpit avionics. Primary and instrument training is conducted in the Cessna 172 Skyhawk with Garmin G1000. The Cessna 152 is used for early primary training and solo practice.

Redbird Full-Motion Flight Simulator

The Farmingdale campus has a Redbird full-motion flight simulator on site. Simulator hours count toward your instrument rating under FAA Part 141, accelerating progress and reducing cost during one of the most demanding phases of training.

Students use the Redbird for IFR approach practice, emergency procedure drills, and pre-checkride preparation.

Airline Partnerships — Delta Propel and Republic Airways RJet

The Farmingdale campus participates in two of the most significant airline cadet pipelines in the country. The Delta Propel program offers a conditional flow offer to Endeavor Air — a Delta Connection carrier — for students who complete their CFI ratings and instruct at AOA, with a clear path to Delta Air Lines.


The Republic Airways RJet Cadet Program connects students directly to one of the largest regional operators in the country, serving American Airlines, United Airlines®, and Delta Air Lines.

VA Benefits and GI Bill®

The Farmingdale campus is approved for GI Bill® funding for eligible veterans and service members. Contact our admissions team to verify your eligibility before you enroll.

GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at www.benefits.va.gov/gibill

Frequently Asked Questions — Farmingdale Campus

What airports will I fly out of during training at KFRG?

Republic Airport (KFRG) is your primary training airport. Cross-country training takes you to airports across Long Island, the Hudson Valley, and the Northeast. You will work extensively within the New York Class B airspace environment, including coordination with controllers at JFK, LaGuardia, and Newark approach. This real-world complexity is one of the most valuable aspects of training at the Farmingdale campus.

Is the Farmingdale campus FAA Part 141 approved?

Yes. Academy of Aviation holds an FAA Part 141 Air Agency Certificate. Part 141 is the structured, curriculum-based training standard required by most airline hiring programs. Training under Part 141 also allows you to test for your commercial certificate with fewer hours than the Part 61 minimum.

Does the Farmingdale campus participate in the Delta Propel program?

Yes. Students who complete their flight instructor ratings and instruct at AOA are eligible to enter the Delta Propel pathway, which leads to a conditional flow offer to Endeavor Air and a clear route to Delta Air Lines.

Is GI Bill® funding available at the Farmingdale campus?

Yes. The Farmingdale campus is approved for GI Bill® funding for eligible veterans and service members. Contact our admissions team to verify your eligibility and understand exactly what your benefit covers before you enroll. GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at www.benefits.va.gov/gibill

How far is Republic Airport from New York City?

Republic Airport (KFRG) is approximately 35 miles east of Midtown Manhattan, accessible by car or the Long Island Rail Road to Farmingdale Station. Students who want access to the New York metro area while avoiding Manhattan costs find Long Island a practical base during training.

Referral
Program

Refer a friend and Earn $1,000 in Flight Training Credit

At Academy of Aviation, we believe flying is better with friends. That is why we are rewarding you for helping others achieve their aviation dreams. Here is how it works:

• • Refer a new student to Academy of Aviation
• • When your referral enrolls in our PPL to CPL program, you will receive a $1,000 flight training credit.
• • Your credit will be added 60 days after your referral starts school, and their payment is confirmed.
• • There is no limit. Refer as many friends as you like and keep earning credits toward your flight hours.
• • Start spreading the word and watch your flight hours take off.