Providing training and guidance to all students within Tucson, Arizona.

Flight training & programs

Waypoint Aviation offers one-on-one pilot training built entirely around your schedule, guiding you from your first discovery flight to advanced commercial pilot training and instrument ratings.

What we offer

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Private aircraft access

Flexible scheduling without the limitations of large schools.
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Flexible scheduling

Training built around your life and availability.
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Mentorship-focused

Support beyond the cockpit throughout your journey.
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Scholarship guidance

We help identify, apply for, and secure the financial resources.

Our programs

No matter where you are in your pilot journey, our tailored flight training tracks ensure you finish efficiently and confidently. Select a program below to review rates, pilot requirements, and your next steps to takeoff.

Discovery flight

Experience the thrill of flying with a 45-minute to 1-hour flight lesson alongside one of our certified flight instructors. This hands-on introduction to aviation is perfect for anyone curious about learning to fly or considering flight training.
Flat Rate
$250
* No previous aviation experience is required. Your instructor will guide you through each step, answer your questions, and give you a firsthand look at what it's like to be in the pilot's seat.
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Private pilot training

Learn to fly solo and earn your first certificate. We help you choose the right instructor, build confidence in the aircraft, gain strong decision-making skills, and prepare you for your checkride.
Aircraft (
hrs x $
)
$1000
Ground (
hrs x $65)
$1000
Flight Instruction (
hrs x $65)
$1000
Pre/Post Instruction (
lessons x $32.60)
$1000
Estimated Total
$1000
* This is an estimate based on FAA minimum completion and is subject to change based on prior experience.
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Instrument rating

We take complex IFR concepts and simplify them, giving you a clear, step-by-step training process to build absolute confidence in low visibility conditions.
Aircraft (
hrs x $
)
$1000
Ground (
hrs x $65)
$1000
Flight Instruction (
hrs x $65)
$1000
Pre/Post Instruction (
lessons x $32.60)
$1000
Estimated Total
$1000
* This is an estimate based on FAA minimum completion and is subject to change based on prior experience.
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Commercial pilot certificate

A Commercial Pilot Certificate is the next step toward being compensated for certain types of flying and pursuing a professional aviation career. It also develops a higher level of precision, professionalism, aircraft control, judgment, and responsibility.
Aircraft (
hrs x $
)
$1000
Ground (
hrs x $65)
$1000
Flight Instruction (
hrs x $65)
$1000
Pre/Post Instruction (
lessons x $32.60)
$1000
Estimated Total
$1000
* This is an estimate based on FAA minimum completion and is subject to change based on prior experience.
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Biannual flight reviews

A flight review is more than just a requirement- it's an opportunity to sharpen your skills and build confidence.
Aircraft (
hrs x $
)
$1000
Ground (
hrs x $65)
$1000
Flight Instruction (
hrs x $65)
$1000
Pre/Post Instruction (
lessons x $32.60)
$1000
Estimated Total
$1000
* This is an estimate based on FAA minimum completion and is subject to change based on prior experience.
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Instrument proficency checks

Ready to get back into the system? If your IFR currency has lapsed, an Instrument Proficiency Check (IPC) provides a personalized, low-stress environment to sharpen your instrument skills and safely restore your legal flying privileges.
Aircraft (
hrs x $
)
$1000
Ground (
hrs x $65)
$1000
Flight Instruction (
hrs x $65)
$1000
Pre/Post Instruction (
lessons x $32.60)
$1000
Estimated Total
$1000
* This is an estimate based on FAA minimum completion and is subject to change based on prior experience.
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Certified Flight Instructor

COMING SOON!
Our CFI Mentorship Program was designed for future educators, leaders, and aviation professionals who want to build confidence in the classroom, in the cockpit, and throughout their careers.

Want to stay up-to-date on when CFI and CFII come out?

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CFI/CFII Mentorship Subscription
Aircraft (
hrs x $170)
$1000
Ground (
hrs x $65)
$1000
Flight Instruction (
hrs x $65)
$1000
Pre/Post Instruction (
lessons x $32.60)
$1000
Estimated Total
$1000
* This is an estimate based on FAA minimum completion and is subject to change based on prior experience.
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Certified Flight Instructor - Instrument

COMING SOON!
The Certified Flight Instructor – Instrument (CFII) Certificate allows you to teach pilots pursuing their Instrument Rating while refining your own instrument knowledge, decision-making, and instructional abilities.

Want to stay up-to-date on when CFI and CFII come out?

Sign up below to be the first to know when they launch!
CFI/CFII Mentorship Subscription
Aircraft (
hrs x $170)
$1000
Ground (
hrs x $65)
$1000
Flight Instruction (
hrs x $65)
$1000
Pre/Post Instruction (
lessons x $32.60)
$1000
Estimated Total
$1000
* This is an estimate based on FAA minimum completion and is subject to change based on prior experience.
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Flight Simulation

Cut down your real-world flight training costs by mastering your procedures on the ground. Our state-of-the-art movable flight simulator pairs an HP Omen rig and MSFS with premium Honeycomb hardware, a G1000 glass panel, and a convertible 6-pack instrument cluster. Although it is not an ATD for logging official time, it offers high-fidelity, risk-free training for students and local pilots looking to perfect tricky scenarios.
Standard Rate
$35/hr
Estimated Total
(
hrs x $35)
$1000
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Virtual Ground School

Learn from anywhere with personalized online ground lessons designed to fit your schedule while providing the same one-on-one support as in-person instruction.
Standard Rate
$65/hr
Estimated Total
(
hrs x $65
)
$1000
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Youth Academy

Waypoint Youth Aviation Academy gives young people the opportunity to explore aviation through hands-on lessons, flight simulation, real-world aviation experiences, and an introductory flight with a certified flight instructor.
Single Class Drop-in
$175
Monthly (4 Classes + Discovery Flight)
$600
* Discovery Flight can be added to any Single Class Drop-In for $185. It is included in our monthly tier.
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Ready to start flying?

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Flight Booking Form

Location

9698 W Tucson-Ajo Hwy, Tucson, AZ 85735
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