A-Cent Aviation, Inc

Part 141Part 61

A-Cent Aviation is a Part 61 and Part 141 flight school with two Northeast Florida locations at Herlong Recreational Airport and Fernandina Beach Municipal Airport. It offers private through commercial pilot training, sport pilot, CFI/CFII, drone certification, and simulator time, backed by a 99% written test and 98% checkride pass rate.

PPL from
$3,225
Fleet
9aircraft
VFR days
~310/yr

Programs & Services

Training

Private Pilot

Private pilot certificate program from zero experience through checkride, including ground school and flight training.

Instrument Rating

IFR training covering precision and non-precision approaches, holds, cross-country flight planning, and partial-panel work.

Commercial Pilot

Commercial certificate training including complex and high-performance aircraft time, maneuvers, and cross-country requirements.

Multi-Engine Rating

Multi-engine add-on rating with training in engine-out procedures, Vmc demonstrations, and systems management.

CFI

Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) training covering fundamentals of instruction, lesson planning, and flight teaching techniques for single-engine aircraft.

CFII

Certified Flight Instructor - Instrument (CFII) rating preparation for teaching instrument students, including advanced IFR procedures and instructional techniques.

Sport Pilot

Light sport aircraft training program for flying LSA aircraft under sport pilot privileges with a streamlined path to the skies.

Ground School

FAA knowledge test preparation covering aerodynamics, weather, navigation, regulations, and aircraft systems.

Discovery Flights

Introductory sightseeing flight with a certified instructor, perfect for anyone curious about learning to fly.

Flight Review

Biennial flight review including a ground session on regulations and aeronautical knowledge plus a flight portion with maneuvers.

Simulator Training

Flight simulation training using FAA-approved devices (AATD, BATD, FTD, or full-motion simulators) for instrument practice, procedure training, and scenario-based exercises.

Drone Training

Part 107 remote pilot certification training for commercial drone operations, including airspace, regulations, and flight planning.

Endorsements

Complex Aircraft

Endorsement training for aircraft equipped with retractable landing gear, flaps, and a controllable-pitch propeller.

High Performance

Ground and flight training endorsement for aircraft with engines producing more than 200 horsepower.

Rental

Aircraft Rental

Rent aircraft for solo flights after completing a checkout with one of our instructors. Wet and dry rates available.

Block Time

Pre-purchase flight hours in bulk at a discounted rate. Blocks are non-expiring and transferable between aircraft.

Other Services

Scenic Tours

Guided sightseeing flights over local landmarks and scenery, a great experience for friends, family, or visitors.

Career Pathway

The path to the airlines — highlighted steps are available here

PPL
IR
CPL
CFI
CFII
ME
MEI
ATP
Private Pilot
Instrument Rating
Commercial Pilot
Flight Instructor
Instrument Instructor
Multi-Engine
Multi-Engine Instructor
Airline Transport Pilot

Pricing

as of Jul 2026
Sport Pilot Certificate
$4,915
Private Pilot Certificate (Part 141)as little as 35 hours
$7,600
Instrument Rating
$6,650
Commercial Pilot Certificate (Part 141)as little as 200 hours
$18,000
Initial CFI
$4,400
CFII Instrument Add-On
$3,225

Fleet

C

150

Cessna

Cessna 150

C

162 Skycatcher

Cessna

Cessna 162 Skycatcher

C

172

Cessna

Cessna 172

A

100

Aero Commander

Aero Commander 100

P

Cherokee 140

Piper

Piper Cherokee 140

P

Cherokee 180

Piper

Piper Cherokee 180

P

Cherokee Six

Piper

Piper Cherokee Six

P

Arrow IV

Piper

Piper Arrow IV

P

Seneca II

Piper

Piper Seneca II

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