Do you want to join one of the world’s most diverse pilot training programs in the country? Sunrise Aviation flying club includes students who travel from around the world to study with some of the most experienced instructors in the state. If you want to become a pilot, it doesn’t matter where you live. You can attend courses at one of our three Florida locations and travel home for the weekends! We have students from all over the world who attend our high quality comprehensive programs.

Private Pilot Programs

We offer programs to prepare students for their private pilot’s license. Our extensive program includes hours of classroom study, simulator training and hands-on flight training sessions with highly qualified instructors. You’ll meet other students from around the world and you’ll be able to meet up again as part of the flying club that includes students and graduates from the United States and elsewhere.

At Sunrise Aviation we offer complete private pilot programs that are designed for beginning pilots and others. If you don’t need all of the classes and programs we offer we can help design a course schedule to specifically meet your needs. If you already have some experience and training we’ll help you build on that knowledge to take you to the next level.

Commercial Pilot Training

Our professional pilot program is an intensive full-time program that leads to FAA private pilot certification, instrument rating and commercial pilot certification. The courses are for both beginning pilots as well as those who already have some training. It includes ground school, simulator training and flying time as well as briefings. All training is provided by highly experienced instructors with years of flying expertise.

Commercial multi-rating program caters to those who meet the prerequisites and wish to improve their professional skills. Additionally, we offer a glass cockpit transition course that includes ground school theory and Cessna 172 training as well as pre and post briefings. This program helps pilots transition to the requirements of Technologically Advanced Aircraft (TAA). Led by experienced instructors, students will gain the knowledge and understanding needed to further hone their flying skills.

About Sunrise Aviation

Sunrise Aviation has been in continuous operation in Florida for more than 30 years. During that time we have trained students from more than 50 countries across the globe. We have the largest fleet of training aircraft in the state and partner with Florida State College in Jacksonville to provide all types of programs including bachelor’s degrees. We also partner with Polk State College in Lakeland, Florida for associate degrees. Lakeland is one of our satellite locations and the Lakeland-Linder regional Airport is home to a popular flying club destination, the EAA Sun-n-Fun fly-in. Sunrise Flight Academy is FAA approved to provide Part 141 training and we also offer Part 61 as well. Our inclusive programs allow students to complete their training in a timely manner and within their allotted budget. Our graduates have gone on to fly commercially for companies located around the world.