
If you are looking into choosing a Maine flight school, there are few things you will want to consider in order to be able to make the proper decision. It is important to remember that even though many schools have similar characteristics, not all schools are made equally. As you think about the schools you may want to attend, consider exactly what skills you want to gain from your schooling.
Maine houses a couple of larger schools as well as several smaller schools. Below is a list of some of the schools from which you can choose:
· Curtis Air – Curtis Air is a Central Maine flight school located in Pittsfield, Maine. The beauty of Maine and its beaches interest many in becoming pilots so they can see their state from a bird’s eye view. Curtis Air flight school offers various training programs in a Cessna 172. In addition to this, there are private pilot ground schools offered. If you are interested in one of these schools, be aware that the classes are offered only in the spring and fall.
· MTM Helicopters, Inc. – Many of the flight schools in Maine focus on training airplane pilots, but helicopter pilot training is in high demand as well. Being able to fly helicopters can have great commercial value. For example, you could find employment predicting and reporting traffic patterns or work as a pilot for a police department.
This Maine flight school is located at the Sanford Regional Airport. Regardless of whether a student is interested in flying helicopters for pleasure or career, MTM Helicopters, Inc. will train both.
· Southern Maine Aviation – Southern Maine Aviation is a Maine flight school also located at the Sanford Regional Airport. This school offers a variety of services for those who are seeking training to become pilots or those who are interested in continuing education. The school offers private pilot and instrument training in late model Cessna Skyhawks. The school’s fleet also includes a 2004 Citabria for tailwheel endorsements and spin training.