Take Flight Aviation trains pilots at every stage, from a first lesson to a professional career, in an all-Diamond fleet at Orange County Airport (KMGJ) in Montgomery, NY. Choose the path that fits your goal.
Two ways to start
Private Pilot
Learn to fly for yourself. Earn your FAA Private Pilot certificate under Part 61 or Part 141 in the Diamond DA20 or DA40 NG, typically in 2 to 8 months, on a schedule that fits your life. Many of our private pilots go on to own their own aircraft, and our maintenance and sales teams are here when you do.
Zero-to-Pro career program
Fly for a living. 6–9 months of full-time training takes you from no flight experience to commercial pilot with instructor ratings, followed by typically 18–24 months instructing to build hours toward the airlines. Financing is available through Sallie Mae.
Add a certificate or rating
Instrument Rating
Fly in real weather on instruments. Train in the G1000-equipped Diamond DA40 NG and our full-motion Redbird FMX simulator.
Commercial Pilot
Get paid to fly. Earn your commercial certificate under Part 141 or Part 61 in Diamond DA40 and DA42 aircraft.
Multi-Engine
Add-on ratings and commercial multi-engine training in the twin-engine Diamond DA42.
CFI / CFII
Become a flight instructor in our accelerated 3-week cohort course. Graduates can earn the opportunity to instruct at Take Flight Aviation.
Not sure yet, or already a pilot?
Discovery Flights
Take the controls of a Diamond aircraft with an FAA-certified instructor before you commit to anything. Gift certificates are available.
Custom Flight Training
Flight reviews, Diamond make-and-model transitions, G1000 training, and courses built around your goals, including finishing training you started elsewhere.
Talk it through with us
Tell us your goal and we will tell you honestly which path fits, at no cost or commitment. Contact our team →