Classic Air Aviation

Classic Air Aviation is a flight school and fixed base operator located in Mesa, Arizona. The company opened in 2005 and operates at Falcon Field. It trains private and commercial pilots and offers a range of aviation services for aircraft owners and operators.

The flight school provides self paced and fast track programs for the private pilot certificate, instrument rating, commercial pilot certificate, and certified flight instructor ratings. This includes CFI, CFII, and MEI training. The school also offers endorsements for tailwheel, complex aircraft, high performance, and flight reviews. Military aviation prep courses are available for those interested in armed forces pilot careers.

Students learn through a mix of traditional and modern techniques. They practice navigation with paper charts, maps, navigation logs, E6B flight computers, and plotters. They also train with GPS, moving maps, and glass cockpit transitions. The school operates in one of the busiest airspaces in the United States, which exposes students to complex traffic patterns.

Classic Air Aviation uses a Redbird SD flight simulator that is FAA approved as an Advanced Aviation Training Device. The simulator features 200 degree wrap around visuals, an interchangeable avionics panel, and configurations for single engine and multi engine aircraft. Students can log simulator hours toward their certificates and ratings.

The company offers several aviation services beyond instruction. These include aircraft maintenance, detailing, ferry services, sales, and management. It also provides FBO services, aircraft rental, leasing packages, a flying club, and scenic air tours. Financing options are available, and students may pay per lesson instead of buying a full program upfront.

Classic Air Aviation maintains a fully staffed in house maintenance department that conducts required FAA inspections. The company owns its own fuel facility and trucks to help control rental costs. Active students and pilots qualify for cash back rewards. Active and retired military members receive reduced pricing on services.

The school markets an airline career path program and tracks student progress electronically. Instructors include retired military officers, airline pilots, charter pilots, and college professors. The school culture includes traditions such as cutting off a student shirt tail after their first solo flight.

Services

• Flight training
• Aircraft maintenance
• Aircraft detailing
• FBO services
• Aircraft ferry services
• Aircraft sales
• Aircraft management
• Simulator training
• Military flight training
• Introductory flights