Ready for Takeoff?

Philadelphia’s only 501(c)(3) nonprofit flight school.

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Flight School

offering tuition-based instruction that supports diversity in the industry.

The Tailwinds Academy of Aviation’s flight training develops student skills, knowledge and discipline, building confidence and a sense of high achievement. Take off with Tailwinds!

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501(c)(3) Nonprofit Academy

Tailwinds Academy is empowering students by providing accessible, world-class flight training and mentorship, opening doors to careers in aviation and beyond. Learn about our nonprofit status here.

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Start to Finish: First Lesson to Instructor Certification

Our mission is to advance aviation education through a safety-first, mentorship-driven approach that cultivates skilled, confident pilots. Through personalized instruction and an unwavering commitment to safety, we create an inclusive environment where diverse students thrive. We transform aviation aspirations into achievement by fostering strong instructor-student relationships and maintaining the highest standards of technical excellence.

Young Philadelphia pilot returns to Tailwinds Academy to inspire the next generation

At just 20 years old, Jonathan Suarez is already a Certificated Flight Instructor (CFI). Now he’s giving back to the same program that helped him learn to fly and helping today’s students follow in his path.

Becoming A Pilot

The path to becoming a pilot at Tailwinds Academy of Aviation

Aircraft

The Current Tailwinds Fleet

First Lesson

Are you ready to take off?

Costs

How much does it really cost?

FAQ Videos

Frequently Asked Questions

Resources

Blog posts that help you learn, grow, and take off.

Permission To Fly

If you’re going to be a pilot, you need permission to be in the sky.

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Experience Tailwinds

Touch the sky! Introductory lessons last about 30 minutes. Your instructor will do a pre-flight briefing, will go over your route and explain a bit about the airplane. After your flight, your instructor will be available to answer any questions you may have about flight training.

Frequently Asked Questions

At Tailwinds Academy of Aviation, we understand the importance of answering all your questions. This is why we put together a range of videos to help you make an informed decision about becoming a pilot.

What is Tailwinds?

What is the cost?

What is flight school like?

What kind of aircraft will I fly?

Let’s Get Started

If you’re ready to take the next step, schedule an Introductory Lesson today! Still have questions? Ask our AI chat assistant, visit the video FAQ page, or contact us here.

Racial Nondiscrimination Policy​: Tailwinds Academy of Aviation shall admit students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, flight training programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the academy. It will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national, or ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and flight training and other academy-administered programs.

Ready to get started?

Are you ready to take the next step. Let’s connect to talk about your flight training goals and how Tailwinds Flight School can provide you the ultimate flight training.

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