Flight Training in Orlando

Flight Training Orlando, FL (KORL)

Academy of Aviation — Orlando
391 Herndon Ave, Suite A
Orlando, FL 32803
Local: (407) 530-3321
Admissions: (888) 983-4284

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Flight School at Orlando Executive Airport — Near Downtown Orlando

Academy of Aviation's Orlando campus is based at Orlando Executive Airport (KORL) — a towered, active-use airport just east of downtown Orlando in the heart of Orange County. KORL handles a genuine mix of corporate jets, turboprops, and general aviation traffic, giving students real multi-aircraft ATC exposure from day one. The campus draws students from downtown Orlando, Winter Park, Maitland, College Park, and the greater north and central Orlando corridor.

As Ian, a student at this campus, puts it: "Orlando Exec is just a cool place — there's tons of different types of planes flying in and out, so if you're an aviation enthusiast, you'll definitely enjoy the experience."

Pilot Training Inside Orlando's Class B Airspace

Orlando Executive sits directly adjacent to Orlando International's Class B airspace — one of the Southeast's most active commercial aviation environments and one of the busiest airports in the United States. Cross-country and instrument training from KORL includes regular coordination with Orlando Approach, building the airspace awareness and radio precision that airline hiring departments look for.

Florida's year-round flying weather and minimal weather cancellations make KORL one of the most efficient training environments in the country — more flyable days means faster progress toward certification.

FAA Part 141 Career Pilot Program

The Orlando campus offers a full FAA Part 141 career pilot program. The structured curriculum covers every rating on the airline pathway: Private Pilot Certificate, Instrument Rating, Commercial Pilot Certificate, and Certified Flight Instructor ratings including CFI, CFII, and MEI.

VA Benefits and GI Bill®

The Orlando 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 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

Orlando's Aviation Community

Central Florida has one of the most active general aviation communities in the country. Orlando Executive Airport alone hosts hundreds of flight operations daily across corporate, charter, training, and private categories.

Training in this environment means you are not working in isolation — you are part of a real aviation ecosystem where professional pilots, corporate operators, and career-track students share the same airspace every day. That context accelerates the transition from student pilot to professional pilot in ways that quieter training environments cannot replicate.

Airline Partnerships — Delta Propel and Republic Airways RJet

The Orlando 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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions — Orlando Campus

Where exactly is the Orlando campus located?

The Orlando campus is based at Orlando Executive Airport (KORL) at 391 Herndon Ave, Suite A in Orlando, Florida — just east of downtown Orlando in Orange County. The location is accessible from Winter Park, Maitland, College Park, and throughout the north and central Orlando corridor.

Will I train near Orlando International Airport?

Yes. Orlando Executive Airport sits directly adjacent to Orlando International's Class B airspace. Cross-country and instrument training from KORL includes regular coordination with Orlando Approach, giving students exposure to one of the most active commercial aviation environments in the Southeast.

How is the flying weather in Orlando?

Florida's year-round flying weather is one of the strongest arguments for training in Central Florida. Minimal weather cancellations and consistent VFR conditions mean more flyable days per year, fewer schedule interruptions, and a faster path to certification compared to northern markets.

Is the Orlando 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 and allows you to test for your commercial certificate with fewer hours than the Part 61 minimum.

Does the Orlando 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 Orlando campus?

Yes. The Orlando 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 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

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.