Flight SchoolBased atKFITFitchburg Municipal Airport

FCA Flight Center

Name: FCA Flight Center
Address: 567 Crawford Street, Fitchburg, MA, 01420, US
Telephone: 978-345-0373

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The FCA Flight Center has been teaching pilots at the Fitchburg Municipal Airport (KFIT) since 1999. Using only hand picked and perfectly ripened Certified Flight Instructors, we pride ourselves in teaching and empowering people through aviation's many opportunities. Come be a part of more than just a flight school, come and join an active pilot community!

PPL from

$69

Fleet

7aircraft

VFR days

~215/yr

Est.

1999

Programs & Services

Training

Instrument Rating

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

Rental

Aircraft Rental

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

Pricing

as of Feb 2026

Cirrus SR-22 (N890CD)

$350

Cirrus SR-20 (N44EN)

$300

Cessna 172 (N128MA)

$185

Cessna 172 (N73744)

$175

Cessna 172 (N96792)

$175

Piper Warrior (N57364)

$165

Cessna 150 (N66595)

$130

Flight Simulator

$75

Private Pilot Instruction

$69

Instrument Rating Instruction

$79

Commercial Rating Instruction

$79

CFI Instruction

$79

Cirrus Transition Training Instruction

$95

Hours

Mon-Sun 8am - 5pm

Fleet

SR-22

SR-20

172

172N

172P

PA-28 Warrior

150M

Team

12 members

Jim Powell

President/Owner, Chief Pilot/Instructor · Chief Pilot/Instructor of the FCA Flight Center with incredible aviation background. Was Chief Pilot and Aviation Manager for Fortune 500 companies. Started, owned, and operated successful Part 135 Ai

Alex Roman III

Flight Instructor · Great flight instructor with plenty of real life flying experience. Graduated from University of Virginia and has experience in over 30 different aircraft. Has flown extensively throughout the eastern

Aihoa Borowicz

Talent Acquisition · FCA alumna who has joined the team to recruit dedicated and enthusiastic instructors. Enjoys tennis, snowboarding, and finding new places to eat. Regularly departs for dinner from KFIT.

John Oakes

Flight Instructor · Began flight training in spring of 2023 after being inspired by a discovery flight. Quickly developed deep passion for aviation. Enjoys working with wide range of students from those just starting out

Chris Borowicz

Administration · Achieved private pilot certificate in 42 hours in 2012. Has been flying regularly since. Helps with front desk operations and is happy to help with aviation goals and questions.

Jeremy Laflamme

Flight Instructor · Began flying in 1996 at Daniel Webster College. Earned Instrument, Commercial, and Flight Instructor certificates from Bridgewater State College. Began flight instructing at Daniel Webster College in

Pete Coolidge

Flight Instructor · Has been with FCA for years and is an exceptional flight instructor. Many of FCA's staff have trained with Pete and got some of their ratings with him. Took a short break to fly Jump Planes in Florida

Lucas Worthley

Flight Instructor · Completed all of his ratings at FCA. After taking discovery flight, instantly fell in love with aviation, making it his life and passion. Knows what it takes to help achieve aviation goals at FCA. Whe

TJ Budka

Flight Instructor · Started flying journey in 2019 and became full-time in 2023. Previously held positions in law enforcement, government operations, information security

Carolyn Coviello

Flight Instructor · Grew up in southern New Hampshire but spent most of time in Massachusetts with family where she obtained all flight ratings. Passion for aviation took flight at age 13 when she experienced first fligh

Steve Bennett

Flight Instructor · Active pilot for over 40 years with over 7, 500 hours in small planes. Background in electrical engineering and worked in avionics industry for 30 years. Helped start and was Chief Pilot for Part 135 o

Darren Duguay

Flight Instructor · Flying at FCA since 2020. Discovery flight quickly snowballed into love for aviation and passion for flying. Obtained all ratings including PPL, instrument, commercial

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