Patriot Aviation

Patriot Aviation runs Patriot Pilot Academy, a flight school in Panama City, Florida. Its main address is 5337 Johnny Reaver Road, Panama City, FL 32409, at KECP Northwest Florida Beaches airport. The school also has a location at Bob Sikes Airport in Crestview, Florida.

The school lists a career pilot program, pleasure pilot training, multi-engine training, CFI and CFII training, and air tours. The site also lists Discovery flights and an academy tour for people who are new to flying.

The site says the school specializes in accelerated and self-paced flight training. It says students get individual instruction and a plan that fits their goals. The school also has an on-site management team, scheduling staff, and a Designated Pilot Examiner for check rides.

The site lists the director and owner, Chad Kotajarvi, and the chief flight instructor and owner, Michele Keilman. It also lists an assistant chief flight instructor, an assistant director, and several flight instructors in Panama City and Crestview with CFI, CFII, and multi-engine ratings.

The site describes a community called The Plane Jane Club. It is a group of female aviators built around flying, friendship, mentorship, and career growth. The club hosts fly-outs and social events.

Contact is by phone at 850-900-9191. The site also has Facebook and Instagram pages, a financing page, and a fleet page. People can book a Discovery Flight through the contact form.