Flight School
We can take you every step of the way
Whether you are looking to become a pilot that flies as a hobby, or a commercial pilot on the fast-track to the airlines, Fly Upwind can supply you with an aircraft and an instructor to suit your needs. Open 7 days/week at the Westerly-State Airport, we are open and available - and we look forward to meeting you!
Private Pilot
Instrument Pilot
Commercial Pilot
Are you looking to take your friends and family flying to Block Island, Martha's Vineyard, Nantucket, and the like? As a Private Pilot, you can take others with you for pleasure, not for hire. Roughly 4-6 months of training on average.
The next step in your training after Private Pilot is the Instrument Rating. With your Instrument Rating you are allowed to fly on days when the weather "isn't so great". This training is required to become an airline pilot.
Ready for the "heavy metal"? At Fly Upwind, we can provide you the necessary training to become a Commercial Pilot. This license will allow you to become a charter pilot, or put you on a path to build time for the airlines.
So where do I begin?
The first place to start is with an "introductory flight lesson". This is a one-on-one ground and flight lesson with one of our instructors to "show you the ropes". And yes... you are at the controls on day-one.
How much does it cost?
At Fly Upwind, we only bill you for the time that you are actively engaged with the instructor, either on the ground or in the air. A good budget per flying lesson varies between $145.00-$210.00 depending on what we are working on with that given lesson.
We do more than just flight instruction...
Let's connect in person
Address
63 Tom Harvey Road B
Westerly, RI 02891
Main Office
401-338-1061
Opening Hours
Mon - Sun
8:00 am – 8:00 pm