Clearwater Aviation Academy

Clearwater Aviation is a flight school in Clearwater, Florida. The school is an FAA Part 141 certified flight school and is VA approved. It serves the Greater Tampa Bay area with flight training, aviation support and aircraft maintenance.

The school offers a discovery flight over Tampa Bay. The flight lasts one hour and goes over Clearwater Beach and the Gulf. The site says it suits first-time flyers, future student pilots, special occasions and gifts.

Training programs include the private pilot license, the instrument rating, the commercial pilot license, multi-engine training, and the flight instructor course. Students can also use VA benefits for advanced flight training.

The school says it offers one-on-one instruction. Its Part 141 programs have clear milestones. Students get flight training and ground preparation together, including written and checkride preparation.

The school also offers advanced ratings. The site says instrument training builds skills for more demanding flight conditions. Commercial training is for people who want a professional flying career.

The school runs an FAA testing center. The site lists its fleet and rates on a separate page. It also lists avionics services.

The site names chief flight instructor Frank Fiorillo, Jr. Other instructors listed are Jackson Wolsh, Steven Mooney, Peyton Laufenberg, and Robert Nalepa. The site says the instructors are trained to high standards. Student reviews on the site describe the instructors as patient and knowledgeable. Some students say the school helped them move forward with confidence. Prospective students can request a discovery flight or contact the school. The phone number is 727-538-0318. The site lists Facebook and Instagram accounts.