GET TO KNOW THE SCHOOL
A closer look.
Cirrus Aviation trains at Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, offering individual airplane certificates and a professional progression through instructor qualifications. Its catalog includes private, instrument, commercial, multiengine, CFI, CFII and MEI, with a separate Liberty University degree pathway. The published fleet includes Cessna 172s, Diamond DA42, Piper Warrior PA28-151, Pipistrel Alpha Trainer and Elixir aircraft. A flight-simulator lab complements practical instruction, while maintenance, testing and rental services are available within the broader operation. The school’s name should not be taken to mean its training fleet consists of Cirrus-manufactured aircraft.
Sarasota airline-airport environment
The school identifies Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, KSRQ, as its base.
Independent and degree routes
The program page distinguishes a nondegree sequence from a Liberty University pathway.
Five published aircraft families
The current fleet page names Cessna, Diamond, Piper, Pipistrel and Elixir training aircraft.
DA42 multiengine instruction
The dedicated multiengine course specifically identifies the Diamond DA42.
Published training options.
The school’s published options are summarized below. Each note explains the training type and what to clarify when comparing the school’s exact course.
Private pilot
A private-pilot training path. Compare the aircraft used, ground-school arrangements and how lessons progress from initial skills to practical-test preparation.
Instrument rating
Training focused on instrument flying, procedures and planning. Compare aircraft and simulator use, scheduling and the preparation expected before flight lessons.
Commercial pilot
A commercial-pilot training option. Ask which aircraft category, prerequisites, experience-building flights and practical-test preparation are included.
Multiengine rating
Training in multiengine aircraft. Confirm whether the course is an initial rating, an add-on or a transition, and which aircraft will be available.
CFI
Training in teaching, lesson preparation and instructional flying. Ask which instructor qualification is included and how practice teaching is assessed.
CFII
Preparation for instrument-instruction responsibilities. Confirm the required existing instructor qualification and whether simulator work is part of the course.
MEI
Preparation to teach in multiengine aircraft. Ask about entry qualifications, aircraft availability and the ground and flight preparation included.
Professional pilot program
A planned sequence toward professional flying qualifications. Compare the included stages, entry requirements, scheduling commitment and payment milestones.
Liberty University degree pathway
An academic pathway with its own entry and graduation requirements. Compare the flight qualifications, academic credits and flight fees included in your chosen track.
Simulator training
Practice using a training device. Ask which device is used, whether an instructor is included and how the sessions support your particular course.
Discovery flight
An introductory lesson to explore the aircraft and teaching approach. Ask about flight time, who will instruct you and what the quoted price includes.
Published offerings are summarized from the school sources below. Confirm the specific course and aircraft when arranging training.
Aircraft & training scope
Aircraft categories: Airplane
Published aircraft models: Cessna 172, Diamond DA42, Piper PA28-151 Warrior, Pipistrel Alpha Trainer, Elixir
These sources describe the Sarasota training operation; confirm current aircraft assignment and lesson availability.
Aircraft assignments, degree eligibility, veterans’ benefits and accelerated-course dates depend on the student’s actual enrollment plan.
Training framework & verification
Part 141: Matched to the FAA roster dated 2026-10-19. Confirm the approved course and training location with the school. The workbook does not list individual course approvals or establish training quality.
FAA reference: faa.gov. Confirm the approved course and training location with the school.
PART 141 SOURCE CHECK
FAA roster information.
This listing is matched to the supplied FAA Part 141 roster record. Confirm the approved course and training location with the school; the roster does not list course approvals or establish training quality.
CIRRUS AVIATION INC
Certificate X5QS932KLocation designator X5QS
Address as recorded: 8191 N. TAMIAMI TRAIL, SARASOTA, FL 34243
Use the faa.gov facility dashboard for future cross-reference. The dated record above reflects the FAA workbook used for this directory update. How we check records
TRAINING FIT
Our school review.
Cirrus Aviation may fit students who want a coordinated course sequence at an active airline airport, with either independent enrollment or university-linked study. Ask which aircraft type will remain consistent through your initial and instrument training. The DA42 provides a clearly identified multiengine platform. Degree timelines, veterans’ funding and restricted-ATP eligibility depend on the actual academic and flight plan; compare those terms with the standalone career program. Accelerated-course advertising does not remove proficiency or examination requirements.
An AI-assisted editorial assessment of the school’s published information. This is separate from student feedback. We have not attended or inspected this school.
WHAT THE AVAILABLE FEEDBACK TELLS US
Student review evidence.
AOPA's 2026 Cirrus Aviation report for Sarasota contains accounts of personalized instruction, a welcoming environment and helpful support for a returning pilot. The responses include student, parent and staff perspectives, so the experience described is broader than an independent sample of course graduates. These are individual experiences from the displayed review selection, not a representative survey or a promise of the same result. Review dates and enrollment routes can differ. Ask current students at the Sarasota location how their instructor continuity, lesson frequency and final costs compare with the written training plan.
What reviewers appreciated
- Survey respondents praise personalized instruction and a welcoming environment. [1]
How to read this evidence
AOPA 2026 voluntary Flight Training Experience survey; respondents are self-selected and may include staff or relatives. The narratives are not a representative audit or a promise of outcomes.
Follow up with the school
- Can I speak with recent students who completed my intended training at the Sarasota location?
- What did those students actually pay, and how often could they complete lessons?
Read the review sources
- Flight Training Experience Report Third-party source
AOPA 2026 report for Cirrus Aviation at KSRQ; participant narratives include mixed relationships to the school.
AI-assisted summary of the cited material. Public comments are individual experiences; the sample may be small, selective, or dated.
How we prepare review summariesMAKE YOUR NEXT CONVERSATION COUNT
Questions for Cirrus Aviation Inc.
- Which aircraft will I use consistently in private and instrument training?
- How do the standalone and Liberty University routes differ in costs and requirements?
- Which simulator sessions count toward my particular syllabus?
- What current eligibility and scheduling apply to DA42, CFII and MEI training?
Sources & listing information.
School facts are compiled from the source material below. Imported record identifiers are retained for traceability and are not presented as proof of current certification.
- Cirrus Aviation | Sarasota Flight School & Pilot Training
- Flight-training catalog
- Commercial Pilot Training in Sarasota | Cirrus Aviation
- Certified Flight Instructor Training in Sarasota | Cirrus Aviation
- Private Pilot License Sarasota | Cirrus Aviation
- Instrument Rating (IFR) Training | Cirrus Aviation
- Multiengine course
- Part 61 vs Part 141 Instrument Rating in 2026 | Cirrus Aviation
- Current fleet
- Cirrus Aviation Flies 12 Aircraft to Flight Works Alabama
- Sarasota operation and university pathway
- Source-record reference: checkrides.ioReference retained from the supplied spreadsheet; current content not rechecked for this import.
- faa.gov — Find a FacilityFAA pilot-school facility reference. Part 61 instruction is not a separate FAA school certification.
View source record references
X5QS932K
Part_141_Flight_School_Websites (1).csv; faaverifiedp141.xlsx