Raleigh East Flight Training

Raleigh East Flight Training is a flight school based in Knightdale, North Carolina. The company provides training for people who want to earn a private pilot certificate. It also offers instrument training for pilots who want to expand their skills and fly in more conditions. The school serves the local area and welcomes students who are new to aviation. It has been active since at least 2013 based on student milestone records.

The school offers several services related to flight training and aircraft use. It provides ground instruction to help students learn the rules and theory of aviation before and during flight training. The company rents aircraft to qualified pilots who need a plane for personal use or practice. It also performs checkouts and endorsements for pilots who want to fly high performance aircraft, complex aircraft, or the Cessna 172 model.

Raleigh East Flight Training operates two aircraft for training and rental purposes. The fleet includes a 1969 Cessna 150 that is used for private pilot training, student solo flights, and general rental. The school also uses a 1963 Cessna 172 that is equipped for IFR with WAAS GPS. This second aircraft is available for primary training, instrument rating training, and general rental by qualified pilots.

The company charges set hourly rates for aircraft rental and flight instruction. The Cessna 150 rents for one hundred dollars per hour measured by hobbs time. The Cessna 172 rents for one hundred fifty dollars per hour measured by hobbs time. Instruction in the school's own aircraft or on the ground costs fifty dollars per hour. Instruction in an aircraft that the student or renter provides costs eighty dollars per hour.

The school website includes tools and documents for current and future students. Visitors can find a private pilot cost estimate, an equipment list, and training requirements. The site also posts a rental agreement and a link for scheduling flights and lessons. The company has recorded student milestones since 2013. These records include first solo flights, private pilot certificates, instrument ratings, and various endorsements earned by students.

Services

• Private pilot training
• Instrument training
• Ground instruction
• Aircraft rental
• High performance endorsements
• Complex endorsements
• Cessna 172 checkout
• Checkouts and endorsements