CHI Aerospace

CHI Aerospace is a flight school in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. The company describes itself as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Its base is at 58 Durham Street, Hangar 212, Portsmouth, NH 03801, at the airport known as PSM.

The school aims to make aviation more accessible through flight training, mentorship and education. It offers sport pilot, private pilot, instrument pilot and commercial pilot training. It also offers seaplane, aerobatics, SPARC and flight instructor courses, plus ground school and student resources.

The school has a Cessna 182B Amphib for float plane training. It has Redbird full-motion simulators for instrument and commercial ratings, G1000 training and crosswind landings. Van's RV-12 aircraft and a Cessna 172N are available to rent. Introductory flights are offered to people new to flying.

The site says anyone, at any age, can learn to fly. It mentions financing and a blog with aviation topics. The office hours are 7 am to 5:30 pm daily, or by appointment. The school is closed on July 4, Thanksgiving and Christmas. Reviews on the site praise the instructors and the RV-12 aircraft.

The founder, Chris Hosford, died on August 27, 2026, at his home in North Hampton, New Hampshire. His family set up the Chris Hosford Memorial Fund to provide scholarships. Donations can be made by calling dispatch at (603) 380-9951 or by mailing a check to 58 Durham Street, Portsmouth, NH 03801.