Glass Cockpit Aviation

Glass Cockpit Aviation is a flight school that has helped pilots reach their goals since 2005. The company thrives on student success and treats every milestone as an exciting event. Students begin their journey as customers and often become good friends of the school. The culture emphasizes learning a lot while enjoying the training experience.

The school serves pilots from two locations in Idaho. The main training base is in Boise. The school also operates a second location in Twin Falls. Both facilities provide access to training programs designed to move students efficiently from beginner levels through advanced ratings. The school focuses on practical instruction that prepares students for real world flying.

Glass Cockpit Aviation offers flight training from the sport pilot level through instructor ratings. All initial flight training takes place in single engine aircraft. The school specializes in several key areas. These include advanced aircraft training, instrument instruction, accelerated programs, and simulator based learning. This range allows students to find a path that matches their schedule and aviation goals.

The training fleet includes both modern and proven aircraft types. The school operates two Sling NGT aircraft and three Cessna 172 models. The fleet also includes a Piper Archer and a Piper Aztec. Specific aircraft based in Boise include a 2023 Sling NGT, a 2024 Sling NGT, a 1975 Cessna 172M, a 1963 Cessna 172E, a 1977 Piper Archer II, a 1966 Piper Aztec, and a 2013 RV12 SLSA. The Twin Falls location offers a 1971 Cessna 172L, a 1976 Piper Archer II, a Cessna 172N, and the Aztec.

The school uses an SD Redbird simulator that holds FAA approval as an Advanced Aviation Training Device. The simulator is equipped with a G1000 glass cockpit display. Students can use this device to learn the equipment in a comfortable and efficient training environment. This setup allows pilots to practice procedures and build confidence before they operate the same systems in the air.

In addition to flight instruction, Glass Cockpit Aviation provides aircraft maintenance services. The maintenance team handles standard 100 hour inspections for engines, propellers, and airframes. Services also include oil and filter changes, spark plug service, brake repairs, flight control rigging, electrical troubleshooting, battery replacement, instrument replacement, and minor skin repairs. The company also offers cleaning and detailing services for aircraft.

The school provides many resources to support its students and graduates. These include an alumni page, a scholarship program, and standard operating procedures documents. The website also hosts a pre solo aeronautical exam for Boise students, navigation log forms for VFR and IFR flights, and links to King Schools training materials. Discovery flights are available for prospective students who want to experience flight training before enrolling.

Services

• Flight training
• Sport pilot training
• Instrument training
• Accelerated training
• Simulator training
• Discovery flights
• Aircraft maintenance
• Engine services
• Brake services
• Avionics services