Flight Training in Indianapolis, IN


 
 

Have you always wanted to see the world from thousands of feet in the air? Do you want to enjoy the freedom and flexibility that flying comes with? Learning to fly does not have to be an impossible dream! At Tom Wood Aviation, we are committed to making that dream a reality. Our team of Certified Flight Instructors are here to help you make your path to becoming a pilot a successful one!


WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO BECOME A PILOT?

Private Pilot Certificate

The private pilot certificate will allow you to fly most small single-engine airplanes. For flight training, we offer four of the latest Piper Pilot 100i's, four Cessna 172 Skyhawks, and a Cirrus SR20. The Piper Pilot 100i's feature the latest Garmin glass cockpit technology while the Cessna 172 Skyhawks feature the trusted Garmin G1000 glass cockpit or analog "round" gauges. Private pilots can carry passengers, fly at night, and fly in almost any airspace. The private pilot certificate in your flying career, and requires a minimum of 40 hours of flight training. Most students earn their private pilot certificate in 50-60 hours. 

WHAT WILL I TRAIN IN?

Tom Wood Aviation has one of the largest and newest fleets of training aircraft in the Midwest. We have four Cessna Skyhawks (including two G1000-equipped) and four Piper Pilot 100i's with the Garmin G3X. For more advanced training, we also have a Cirrus SR20 featuring the G1000 Perspective, a tailwheel Bellanca Citabria, and a twin-engine Piper Seminole.

 

Cessna 172 Skyhawk


The Cessna 172 Skyhawk and flight training go hand in hand! This airplane was designed to be used for flight training, but it is great for personal travel as well. You can choose between traditional round gauges or the Garmin G1000 glass cockpit. With four seats and a maximum gross weight of 2,550 pounds, the Cessna Skyhawk will take you wherever you want to go!


  

 

Piper Pilot 100i

The Piper Pilot 100i is a new and advanced aircraft based on the very popular Piper Archer. It features three seats, a touchscreen glass cockpit from Garmin, and great performance that make this airplane a great choice for training and travel!


 

 

Sporty's Flight Training Partnership

Tom Wood Aviation has partnered with Sporty's to provide our students with Sporty's top notch online ground school for every level of training we offer. In addition, you can purchase many items that Sporty's sells directly from us!

 

Sporty's Learn to Fly Course Kits 

In addition to one-on-one ground instruction with one of our Certified Flight Instructors, The Sporty's Learn to Fly Course Kit and Deluxe Instrument Rating Course Kit each include access to the Sporty's online course, a custom flight bag, various textbooks, an electronic E6-B flight computer, pilot logbook, and more. These kits are an incredible value! Your instructor can follow along with your progress and help you use the online course to prepare for each lesson here at Tom Wood Aviation!

We also offer online courses through Sporty's for commercial training, multi-engine training, tailwheel training, and more!

Tom Wood Aviation recommends purchasing a quality aviation headset to ease communication and protect hearing while flying. It is an investment that will more than pay for itself over time. To serve your needs, Tom Wood Aviation carries two of the most widely used headset brands; David Clark and Lightspeed. Before you buy your own, we have David Clark headsets available to rent for $10.00 per lesson.

 


Additional Costs

Flight training not only requires a commitment of your time, but a financial commitment as well. At Tom Wood Aviation, we realize this and work to make sure you are well informed regarding all possible costs. Beyond the aircraft rental, instruction, and training materials, a few more items are listed below so you have no hidden costs along your training path. Please feel free to contact us with any questions

·      FAA Medical Certificate/Student Pilot Certificate: One document that serves two purposes while training, obtainable from an Aviation Medical Examiner. Depending on the AME and your age, cost is usually $100.00-150.00, every three to five years.

·      FAA Written Examination: A computer based exam, proctored through an FAA-approved computer testing company. Cost is $175.00 per test.

 

Additional Flight Training Information

While researching flight training, we recommend visiting the following organizations' websites for more information.

Cessna Flight Training

Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association

Experimental Aviation Association