GET TO KNOW THE SCHOOL
A closer look.
Air Venture Flight Center teaches at Olive Branch Airport near Memphis, publishing a full airplane sequence through private, instrument, commercial, multiengine, CFI, CFII and MEI training. Cessna 150/152/172 aircraft, Piper Pilot 100i and Archer II singles, and Beechcraft Duchesses provide different training platforms. Its facility includes briefing and dispatch areas, a pilot shop and on-site knowledge testing. Frasca, Elite and Redbird devices supplement flying, while a separate A320 device supports crew-cooperation, crew-resource-management and jet-orientation programs. Home-study options are available alongside instructor-led ground preparation.
Complete instructor progression
The training page expressly lists CFI, CFII and MEI as well as private, instrument, commercial and multiengine courses.
Ground study and testing
The school publishes Cessna interactive home study and an on-site PSI knowledge-testing center.
Jet-oriented device training
The A320 device page describes multi-crew cooperation, crew resource management and jet orientation rather than a jet rental fleet.
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.
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.
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.
Home-study ground school
Study and knowledge preparation. Confirm the delivery format, included materials, instructor support and any separate flight-training requirement.
Multi-crew cooperation training
Ask the school for the syllabus, entry requirements, training location and complete cost for this specific option.
Crew resource management training
Ask the school for the syllabus, entry requirements, training location and complete cost for this specific option.
Jet orientation
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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 150, Cessna 152, Cessna 172, Piper Pilot 100i, Piper Archer II, Beechcraft Duchess
Air Venture’s main Olive Branch flight center and fleet. These offerings are not automatically assigned to a separate high-school satellite program. The A320 is a training device, not a flight-training or rental airplane.
Course availability, aircraft configuration, simulator credit and benefit eligibility need confirmation. The published discovery offer is for participants aged 16 or older; a separate scenic option is described for younger visitors.
Training framework & verification
The official school description advertises Part 141 training, and the supplied roster includes the school. Current approval for each course, including instructor programs, should be confirmed before enrollment. 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.
AIR VENTURE FLIGHT CENTER
Certificate VZZS866KLocation designator VZZS
Address as recorded: 11299 AIRPORT ROAD, OLIVE BRANCH, MS 38654
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.
Air Venture may suit students seeking a continuous certificate pathway at a towered airport, with both conventional and glass-cockpit choices. Ask for a consistent aircraft and avionics plan because the detailed fleet page shows substantially different equipment among otherwise similar Cessnas. Simulator credits depend on the exact device and course. The A320 program is a preparation and crew-training offering, not evidence of a type-rating course. Discovery-flight participation has a published minimum age distinct from the separate scenic-flight option.
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.
Readable Google reviews via FlightSchools.aero comments for Air Venture Flight Center in Olive Branch include personal training experiences. A returning trainee praises welcoming, engaged instructors. An intended CFI student reports difficulty enrolling and a dispute about a ground-course charge. The feed also includes discovery-flight and FBO customers, so those comments are not treated as certificate outcomes. These are individual, self-selected accounts from the material publicly displayed, not a representative student survey. They offer practical leads for questions about your own course, but do not establish typical completion times, checkride results or current availability. Confirm the details with recent students before relying on the reported experience.
4.4 / 530 reviews
This location
Platform display checked on 2026-10-23. Google subset collected July 31, 2026; not a live score.
Source snapshot: 2026-07-31What reviewers appreciated
- A returning trainee praises welcoming, engaged instructors. [1]
Concerns reported
- An intended CFI student reports difficulty enrolling and a dispute about a ground-course charge. [1]
How to read this evidence
Only the publicly readable review sample was assessed; identities and reported outcomes were not independently verified.
Follow up with the school
- Can I speak with two recent Olive Branch students who completed my intended course?
- What lesson frequency, instructor continuity, final costs and checkride timeline should I expect in writing?
Read the review sources
- Air Venture Flight Center: Flight School in Olive Branch, MS Third-party source
Only the publicly readable review sample was assessed; identities and reported outcomes were not independently verified.
AI-assisted summary of the cited material. Public comments are individual experiences; the sample may be small, selective, or dated.
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Questions for Air Venture Flight Center.
- Which aircraft and avionics can I use consistently through my training stages?
- How does home study combine with instructor-led ground preparation and on-site testing?
- Which simulator sessions are creditable toward my actual syllabus?
- What prerequisites and certificate outcome apply to the A320 crew-training or jet-orientation program?
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.
- Published training and facilities
- Fleet overview
- School and discovery-flight policy
- Aircraft equipment and devices
- Home-study and enrollment questions
- A320 device programs
- Olive Branch address
- Air Venture customer review excerpts
- faa.gov — Find a FacilityFAA pilot-school facility reference. Part 61 instruction is not a separate FAA school certification.
View source record references
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Part_141_Flight_School_Websites (1).csv; faaverifiedp141.xlsx