Legends Aviation Academy is family owned and operated, and it shows, we get to know every student personally instead of treating you like a name on a schedule. Our Part 61 training is flexible enough to fit around your life, and we bill pay-as-you-go, so there's no large deposit required upfront.

We also train on one of the widest fleets in the area, from the Cessna 150/152 and Texas Colt light-sport aircraft to Cessna 172s (VFR and IFR) and the tailwheel Piper Super Cub, so you can go from your first Discovery Flight all the way to Commercial or CFI in one place, with instructors who already know you. And since we're based at (KLAL) Lakeland Linder International, you're training out of a real working airport from day one.

We offer a Sport Pilot Course, Private Pilot Course, Instrument Rating Course, Commercial Pilot Course, and Instructor Pilot Courses. We also offer Tail-wheel endorsements, Biannual Flight Reviews, and Instrument Proficiency Checks.

All students that desire to enroll in a course at Legends Aviation Academy must complete the Student Application and Rental Agreement. These are made available by our Academy Dispatch staff, and we will be happy to walk you through proper completion. In addition to completing the application, you will be required to provide some documents that we must keep on file for the FAA and TSA. These include:

- A drivers license or other government issued photo ID

- An original copy of your Birth Certificate or Passport

- Any pilot certificates you have received in the past

- Medical Certificate (Not needed until solo)

- All logbooks and previously completed training (If Applicable)

- A copy of your aircraft rental insurance policy

While we do provide loaner headsets for students, it is recommended that you invest in one early on in your training. We also recommend an I-Pad for our instrument and commercial students.

Our office is opened and staffed by our Academy Dispatch Team and Instructors Monday through Friday from 9 A.M. to 5 P.M. However, training happens 7 days a week, and our instructors are available to fly as early as 7 A.M. and as late as 11 P.M.

While we do not have a uniform for students, we do recommend you wear appropriate clothes and attire for the time and season you are training in. Florida experiences very warm summers, so we recommend you wear something comfortable while you fly. We also require closed toe shoes for all training flights.

We prioritize safety and preach responsibility for all students and staff. Your first lesson at our academy will cover our Safety Procedures and Policies as well as a review of our dispatch procedures. You will utilize the training you receive in this first lesson, for every lesson that will follow.

All of our courses are billed as a Pay-as-you-go model. What this means for you, is that you will not be required to pay any large upfront course costs or deposits. Rather, you pay for each lesson based on the time and aircraft you flew in. This allows you to spread the cost throughout your training. We also offer financing options for our students to also help with the expense of training.

The training duration will depend on your commitment and study habits. The average training duration is Private License: 3-6 Months, Instrument Rating: 2-3 Months, & Commercial License: 3-6 Months. We will work with your schedule to accommodate your training needs.

We allow properly certified pilots to rent our aircraft for pleasure flights. Call us for more information on how to become a renter.

Yes! Periodically we hold open houses and events for prospective students and renters. We also hold student appreciation days as well!