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Take your pilot training to new heights with instruction tailored to your goals and needs.

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Navigating your pilot journey has never been easier.

✔️ Find the right flight instructor and school
With certified flight instructors (CFIs) and flight schools specializing in different areas and flight training stages, you'll connect with the mentor and environment that understands your needs.

✔️ Train in-person and online
Get expert-led, interactive flight training wherever you are. Explore local flight training options or join live online sessions.

How it works

1. Aviate – Discover your best training

Whether you're looking for a flight instructor or a flight school, find the right fit and format for your goals.

2. Navigate – Start with confidence

Check pricing, availability, and instructor expertise. Chat directly to customize your training—online or in person.

3. Communicate – Secure and reach your goal

Schedule your training with ease, stay connected throughout your journey, and make steady progress within your timeline.

Flight training in your area

We’ve touched down in AZ, CA, FL, TX, and WA— with more states coming in for landing soon!

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› Arizona

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› California

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› Florida

Texas certified flight instructor (CFI) profile on independent flight instructor website offering local pilot training and flight school services

› Texas

Washington certified flight instructor (CFI) profile on independent flight instructor website offering local pilot training and flight school services

› Washington

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Popular 1:1 online training

Get personalized instruction from certified flight instructors through live online sessions, learn at your own pace from anywhere.

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Online Ground School Instruction

Flight planning tools for VFR and IFR, including previous flight plan lookup, weather information charts for cross-country flights, and how to make a flight plan for drones; also shows active VFR flight plans by tail number

Flight Planning (VFR, IFR)

Checkride prep resources covering private pilot, IFR, and CFI checkrides, including what to expect, check ride meaning, and whether you can use the Pilot’s Handbook during your checkride

Checkride Prep

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Flight Sim and Tech Support

These reviews say it better.

"This is a really nice way to find a remote CFI and ask questions online. It's great for support like checkride prep, or more specialized areas.
Tom helped me figure out the next steps in my aviation journey. He gave clear, practical advice on preparing for high-performance and complex endorsements, breaking down the process for each. He also explained what it's like to pursue an instrument rating and ensure I knew what to expect."
★★★★★

– Paul, Austin, Texas

"The platform is easy to use with great instructors, and it's a great way to augment flight school sessions with unique perspectives. I will surely recommend it.
My instructor Dave is very insightful, and simplifies many arcane aviation concepts! He has a great way of explaining complex concepts like weight and balance and Vx/Vy. I feel much more confident going into my next sessions with my CFI! Highly recommend!"
★★★★★

– Alani, Nashville, Tennessee

"Super easy to book and very helpful! I like how it's a one-on-one tutor session where I can focus on areas I need more help in. Would definitely recommend!
I met with Connor to help prepare for my PPL check ride. I liked how it was one one-on-one and how he made sure that the information was correct for the type of plane I'm flying in. He was very nice and helped me better understand concepts that I wasn't confident in!"
★★★★★

– Morgan, Buford, Georgia

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Featured in Flying Magazine, Cessna Flyer Association, Piper Flyer Association, and AFM.aero, highlighting top-rated online ground schools, accelerated flight training programs, and the best independent flight instructors and flight schools in the U.S.

Certified Flight Instructors like you are in demand

Free to join, no lead fees, and no response limits.
➕ Work with motivated students
➕ Earn income flexibly
➕ Stay 100% in control
➕ Receive training requests based on your expertise

We help build your profile and connect with more students.

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Affiliation

AIROS is an that helps pilots and independent flight instructors (CFIs) to seamlessly log and manage flights across devices. In addition, you can share flights with independent flight instructors (CFIs), crew members, and fellow pilots.
Gleim Aviation online ground school and test prep dashboard featured on independent flight instructor website alongside Sporty's and Part Time Pilot resources
Comparison of online pilot ground schools including Pilot Institute, Gleim Aviation, Sporty’s, and Part Time Pilot with ACS and test prep resources featured on an independent flight instructor website
Sporty's online ground school interface with E6B flight computer and promo code banner, featured alongside Gleim Aviation training tools
King Schools online ground school interface shown with ACS reference, alongside training tools and promotions from Sporty’s, Gleim Aviation, and Part Time Pilot
Rod Machado’s Aviation Learning Center featuring the Instrument and Private Pilot Handbooks, shown alongside King Schools, Gleim Aviation, Sporty’s ground school tools, and ACS prep resources
Fly8MA login screen and online ground school interface shown alongside King Schools, Sporty’s E6B tool, ACS prep, and Gleim Aviation resources
Overview of online pilot training platforms including Part Time Pilot, Fly8MA, King Schools, Gleim Aviation, and Sporty’s ground school tools like E6B and ACS prep

As a platform, Skyfarer Academy connects students and pilots of all stages with flight instructors and flight schools for both live online and in-person instruction. We are not a certified flight school under Part 141 or Part 61 regulations. If you have any questions or concerns, just message us and ask!