Aircraft Rental at Pitcairn Flight Academy
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How to Start Renting
Get in the air in three professional steps.
Initial Contact
Stop by Heritage Field or give us a call. We’ll discuss your goals and schedule your aircraft checkout with one of our instructors.
Digital Integration
Submit your credentials via our secure portal and get instantly connected to our fleet through Flight Schedule Pro.
Cleared for Takeoff
Complete a one-time proficiency checkout with an instructor to ensure safety, and then the sky is yours.
Pitcairn Flight Academy uses Flight Schedule Pro for all aircraft management. Access to Heritage Field (KPTW) hangar facilities included with rental checkouts.
Precision Training Tools
Our aircraft are maintained to the highest Part 61 standards, ensuring your training is safe, consistent, and technologically relevant.
Beechcraft Sierra
Single-engine, aircraft designed for advanced training and cross-country flying. Known for its stability, speed, and strong performance, making it an excellent platform for commercial pilot training and time building.
Gulfstream American Tiger
The AA-5B Tiger is a high-performance, bonded-wing aircraft known for its speed and responsive handling. Featuring a unique sliding canopy and a sporty feel, the Tiger offers Pitcairn students a faster cross-country experience and a transition into more responsive, low-wing flight characteristics.
Cessna 172 Skyhawk
The quintessential flight training aircraft, our Cessna 172M is an upgraded 180HP powerhouse. Renowned for its stability and reliability, this Skyhawk is the perfect platform for everything from initial private pilot training to complex instrument procedures and high-performance cross-country flying.
Cessna 172 Skyhawk
A high-performance variant of the legendary Skyhawk, N9562V features a 180HP Lycoming engine upgrade. This aircraft is a cornerstone of our fleet, offering the perfect balance of stability for new students and the power required for advanced instrument and commercial maneuvers.
Cessna 152
A reliable two-seat trainer known for its forgiving handling and economical operation. This 1977 Cessna 152 offers a trusted platform for student pilots to build foundational skills with the added confidence of a Lycoming O-235 powerplant.
Cessna 152
Two-seat single-engine trainer designed for primary flight instruction. Simple, economical, and highly forgiving, making it an ideal aircraft for student pilots learning core flying skills.
Cessna 172N Skyhawk
A versatile four-seat trainer and cross-country aircraft known for its stable handling and dependable performance. This 1979 Cessna 172N offers the perfect balance of training capability and traveling comfort, powered by a reliable Lycoming O-320 engine.