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A closer look.
Elon Aviation’s Burlington campus is one of two North Carolina locations, alongside Greensboro. Its published airplane curriculum includes private, instrument, commercial, CFI, CFII, multiengine, MEI and single-engine ATP training, plus remote-pilot preparation. The Burlington fleet is separately identified: Cessna 152 and 172 variants, a turbocharged T182T, Piper Archer and Arrow aircraft, and Beechcraft Barons. A PFC CR12 simulator supports the local operation. Training plans include a professional sequence, customized accelerated work, discovery flights and a Pinch Hitter course for frequent passengers.
Two-campus provider
The school identifies Burlington/KBUY and Greensboro/KGSO as distinct locations.
Burlington aircraft allocation
The fleet page separately places the 152, 172N/172SP, T182T, Archer, Arrow and Baron at Burlington.
Alternative study plans
Professional, accelerated, First Flight and Pinch Hitter formats are separately described.
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.
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.
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.
ATP — single-engine
Advanced preparation for pilots pursuing an airline transport qualification. Establish entry experience, aircraft category and the exact course scope before comparing packages.
Remote pilot/drone preparation
Study or practice involving unmanned aircraft and their applications. Ask about hands-on flight work, aircraft, data-processing tools and any pilot qualification included in this particular course.
Professional pilot program
A planned sequence toward professional flying qualifications. Compare the included stages, entry requirements, scheduling commitment and payment milestones.
Accelerated training
Ask the school for the syllabus, entry requirements, training location and complete cost for this specific option.
Pinch Hitter
Ask the school for the syllabus, entry requirements, training location and complete cost for this specific option.
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.
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 152, Cessna 172N, Cessna 172SP, Cessna T182T, Piper Archer, Piper Arrow, Beechcraft Baron
Burlington/KBUY campus fleet. Course descriptions are shared with Greensboro; confirm where each advanced or accelerated stage will be delivered.
Published aircraft and course availability can change; request a current written plan.
Training framework & verification
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FAA reference: faa.gov. Confirm the approved course and training location with the school. Part 61 describes training rules; it does not itself identify an FAA-certificated school.
TRAINING FIT
Our school review.
Elon provides unusually useful campus-specific fleet information, allowing a Burlington applicant to compare equipment without assuming Greensboro aircraft are locally available. The professional track calls for intensive weekly availability; students balancing other commitments should request a different pace. Ask how the Baron, simulator and aircraft transitions fit the complete plan. The ATP offering is expressly single-engine, so it should not be confused with a multiengine airline qualification. Remote-pilot preparation is a separate unmanned-aircraft pathway.
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.
Burlington Reddit evidence: Indexed former learners describe accelerated commercial multi-engine training and private/instrument courses. The multi-engine participant praises preparation and an efficient training week, while describing the aircraft as comparatively costly. Another graduate recommends the school after completing private and instrument training. These are relevant course accounts, but the full current discussion was not retrievable. Only indexed 2024 accounts were usable; course circumstances, current staffing, and typical costs remain unverified. Confirm current scheduling, total costs, and course completion expectations with recent students at this location.
What reviewers appreciated
- Former learners praise preparation for multi-engine and private/instrument training. [1]
Concerns reported
- A multi-engine participant describes a comparatively high aircraft cost. [1]
How to read this evidence
Only indexed 2024 accounts were usable; course circumstances, current staffing, and typical costs remain unverified.
Follow up with the school
- Can I speak with recent students who completed this course at this location?
- What are the current booking delays, instructor continuity arrangements, and typical total completion costs?
Read the review sources
- Elon Aviation?? Any good ? Third-party source · Search excerpt
Only indexed 2024 accounts were usable; course circumstances, current staffing, and typical costs remain unverified.
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 Elon Aviation.
- Which Burlington aircraft will support each stage of my program?
- Can the professional schedule be adapted if I cannot train five or six days weekly?
- What simulator credit and Baron availability apply to my course?
- Does the single-engine ATP or remote-pilot course match the qualification I need?
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.
- Campus-specific fleets
- Courses and training formats
- Locations and scheduling
- Source-record reference: bestaviation.netReference retained from the supplied spreadsheet; current content not rechecked for this import.
- faa.gov — Pilot Schools InformationFAA guidance on certificated schools and other flight-training providers.
- faa.gov — Find a FacilityFAA pilot-school facility reference. Part 61 instruction is not a separate FAA school certification.
View source record references
P61-166D9C2110
Part_61_Flight_School_Websites (1).csv