GET TO KNOW THE SCHOOL
A closer look.
High Flight Academy trains at Pittsburgh–Butler Regional Airport, combining a local recreational option with an intensive professional pilot pathway. Its High Gear program links private, instrument, commercial, multi-engine and instructor qualifications in a structured full-time sequence. Students can also explore college partnerships, including local community-college and university routes, rather than taking the same nondegree package. The published fleet includes Piper PA-28 and Seneca aircraft, Cessna 172s and a Redbird FMX device. A separate accelerated CFI class emphasizes teaching practice and lesson planning, with CFII and MEI additions available afterward.
Butler airport campus
The academy operates at Pittsburgh–Butler Regional Airport with dedicated classroom and hangar facilities and seven-day scheduling.
High Gear sequence
High Gear combines private, instrument, commercial, multi-engine, CFI, CFII and MEI training in a full-time sequence.
College choices
The academy describes pathways with Community College of Beaver County, Community College of Allegheny County, Slippery Rock, Liberty and other institutions; the degree and enrollment arrangements vary by partner.
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.
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.
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.
Accelerated flight instructor training (CFI)
Training in teaching, lesson preparation and instructional flying. Ask which instructor qualification is included and how practice teaching is assessed.
Instrument instructor training (CFII)
Preparation for instrument-instruction responsibilities. Confirm the required existing instructor qualification and whether simulator work is part of the course.
Multiengine instructor training (MEI)
Preparation to teach in multiengine aircraft. Ask about entry qualifications, aircraft availability and the ground and flight preparation included.
High Gear professional pilot program
A planned sequence toward professional flying qualifications. Compare the included stages, entry requirements, scheduling commitment and payment milestones.
College-partner aviation pathways
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.
CE-510 Citation recurrent training
Training to refresh or maintain existing skills. Agree on the aircraft, objectives and expected preparation for your current experience level.
CE-510 recurrent training is an advanced offering for type-rated pilots; the reviewed page does not establish a school-owned Citation fleet.
Aircraft & training scope
Aircraft categories: Airplane
Published aircraft models: Piper PA-28-161, Cessna 172, Piper PA-34-200 Seneca
Financing, veterans benefits and college credit depend on the selected program and individual eligibility.
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.
HIGH FLIGHT ACADEMY LLC
Certificate 7IFS309LLocation designator 7IFS
Address as recorded: 475 AIRPORT ROAD, BUTLER, PA 16002
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.
The academy is worth comparing if you want either a substantial weekly training commitment or a college-linked route near Pittsburgh. Those are different enrollment choices, so establish which institution controls registration, credit and financial aid for your program. The accelerated instructor course has its own prerequisites and class schedule. Published completion targets depend on attendance, weather and proficiency; ask for a realistic calendar and an itemized estimate for your starting experience rather than treating a program duration as a guarantee.
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 High Flight report for Butler includes students praising organized stages, instructor teamwork and flexibility around adult schedules. Returning learners value patient coaching, while an advanced student describes consistent preparation across several instructors. Responses also mention peer study and approachable staff. 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 Butler location how their instructor continuity, lesson frequency and final costs compare with the written training plan.
How to read this evidence
AOPA 2026 voluntary Flight Training Experience survey; respondents are self-selected and may include staff or relatives. Narrative responses are not a representative audit of outcomes.
Follow up with the school
- Can I speak with recent students who completed my intended training at the Butler 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 High Flight Academy at KBTP; voluntary responses include a student who also works at 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 High Flight Academy LLC.
- What weekly attendance and start dates apply to High Gear, and how are weather delays handled?
- Which college pathway is accepting students, and who bills academic tuition and flight fees?
- What written tests and flight experience must be complete before the accelerated CFI class?
- Which aircraft and device will I use at each stage, and where is CE-510 recurrent training delivered?
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.
- High Flight Academy LLC — butler airport campus
- Instrument Rating Training Pittsburgh | High Flight Academy
- Multi-Engine Rating Pittsburgh | High Flight Academy
- High Flight Academy LLC — instructor and advanced training
- $99 Discovery Flights Near Pittsburgh | High Flight Academy
- High Flight Academy LLC — high gear sequence
- Recreational Flight Training | High Flight Academy
- High Flight Academy LLC — college choices
- High Flight Academy LLC — instructor and advanced training
- 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
7IFS309L
Part_141_Flight_School_Websites (1).csv; faaverifiedp141.xlsx