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First Time Pilots

Your Journey Begins Here

Take the first step towards your pilot's license with our tailored programs for new aviators.

We are here to help you take off!

Take the first step toward becoming a pilot. Book your discovery flight and experience the thrill of flying with McFly Education.

  • FAA-certified instructors with personalized training
  • Modern aircraft and safety-first operations
  • Flexible schedules for busy students
  • Discovery flights available 7 days a week
  • Financing and payment plans available
  • Career guidance from first flight to commercial
  • Advanced simulators and engaging ground school
  • Supportive community and mentorship
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Why Become a Pilot with McFly Education?

Aviation opens doors, personally and professionally. Here’s why students choose McFly Education to begin:

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Goal-Oriented Training

Structured lessons that move you from discovery flight to solo and beyond, always with safety first.

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Flexible Scheduling

Train on your timeline with one dedicated CFI who adapts to your pace and learning style.

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Safety Culture

Checklists, personal minimums, and real-world decision-making baked into every lesson.

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Community First

We’re building a local pilot community where students help students and everyone grows together.

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Career or Fun

Whether you want weekend adventures or a pro pilot path, your training map is clear from day one.

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Progress You Can See

Transparent milestones and debriefs so you always know what’s next, and why.

FAQS

Leaders in Pilot Training

Personalized, safety-first instruction with a single, highly skilled instructor. World-class standards, clear progress tracking, and training tailored to your goals.

McFly Education is a solo-CFI flight training experience focused on new generations of pilots, safety, and community.

You’ll train one-on-one with the same friendly, people-focused instructor from day one to checkride for consistent standards and feedback.

  • Personalized lessons and briefing/debriefing every flight
  • Clear roadmap from discovery flight to first solo
  • Community-oriented culture to help you keep momentum

Book a Discovery (Intro) Flight. You’ll tour the aircraft, learn basics in a short briefing, and fly with the instructor, often taking the controls under supervision.

After landing, we map your training plan so you know exactly what comes next.

  • Hands-on left-seat experience
  • Safety briefing before and debrief after
  • Personalized training roadmap

No prior flight experience is required. Most students start from zero.

You should be comfortable learning in English and able to obtain an FAA Class 3 medical (for Private Pilot). Schedule your medical early to avoid delays.

  • Government photo ID for TSA/identity checks
  • Glasses/contacts are fine if corrected to FAA standards
  • We’ll guide you through every step and document

You can start lessons and log time at any age with a legal guardian’s consent if you’re a minor.

To solo an airplane you must meet FAA minimums; to take the Private Pilot checkride you must be at least 17.

Consistency beats cramming. Two to four lessons per week keeps skills fresh and reduces re-learning.

We offer flexible scheduling around school or work, including evenings/weekends as available.

  • Recurring time slots help maintain momentum
  • Weather/maintenance contingency built into planning
  • Study plan provided so ground learning matches flight lessons

That’s very common for newcomers. We build up gradually, shorter lessons, calm-air windows, and steady skill stacking.

Simple strategies (hydration, light meals, fresh air, choosing smoother times of day) help most students adapt quickly.

Safety is our core value. Expect disciplined checklists, risk-management tools (PAVE/5P), weather/airspace planning, and clear go/no-go criteria.

Every lesson includes a preflight briefing and a post-flight debrief to reinforce good judgment and standardization.

  • Standard callouts and flows
  • Personal minimums developed with your CFI
  • Scenario-based training for real-world decision-making

You’ll typically fly in modern single-engine trainers (Cessna-class) and use a flight simulator for procedures and instrument practice.

We emphasize cockpit organization, real-world radio work, and practical navigation from the start.

  • Headset checklist and training materials guidance
  • Integrated ground + flight lessons for faster learning

Your CFI will give you a structured ground plan, videos, reading, and quizzes, to prep for the FAA written and oral.

We’ll schedule milestones and stage checks so you always know what to study next.

  • Written prep woven into weekly plan
  • Mock orals to build confidence
  • ACS standards emphasized from early phases

Training is pay-as-you-go with transparent planning. We’ll help you estimate milestones and connect you with common scholarship/financing resources used by student pilots.

Your plan flexes with weather, maintenance, and your pace, without compromising safety.

Valid photo ID, comfortable clothing, sunglasses, and a water bottle.

If you have a headset, bring it, otherwise we’ll advise options. We’ll also share a simple checklist of recommended materials and apps.

  • Notebook/iPad for notes and checklists
  • Charged phone (for EFB/weather if applicable)
  • Arrive a few minutes early for the briefing

Book a Discovery Flight to experience training first-hand.

Afterward, we’ll set a consistent lesson cadence, start your medical, and kick off your study plan.

  • Lock recurring time slots
  • Get medical scheduled early
  • Start written exam prep alongside flight lessons
Instructor briefing a student in the cockpit

YOUR PILOT CAREER START HERE

Take Off with McFly Aviation

Experience personalized flight training with Marty Marino, a seasoned instructor dedicated to your success. Whether you're starting your first lesson or advancing your skills, McFly Aviation offers a supportive community and expert guidance every step of the way.

Need Help With Enrollment?

Questions about prerequisites, medicals, or financing? We’re happy to guide you through the process.

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Tell us about your goals and schedule. We’ll follow up with next steps, required documents, and your personalized training path.