Flight SchoolBased at4B0

Hewison Aviation

Part 141Part 61International StudentsFinancing Available

Hewison Aviation is a locally owned flight school founded in 2014 and headquartered at South Albany Airport in Selkirk, New York, with additional locations at Saratoga County, Griffiss International, and Harriman-and-West airports. It offers personalized Part 61 and Part 141 training from discovery flights and private pilot through instrument, commercial, CFI and CFII, plus tailwheel, complex, and multi-engine time building in a Piper, Aeronca, and Seneca III fleet.

PPL from
$115
Fleet
5aircraft
VFR days
~220/yr
Est.
2014

Programs & Services

Training

Flight Training

Comprehensive flight instruction for all certificate levels with experienced instructors and a structured syllabus.

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.

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.

Discovery Flights

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

Ground School

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

Career Training

Structured airline career pilot pathway from zero time through CFI or ATP, including mentorship and airline placement assistance.

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.

Flight Review

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

Military Training

Specialized flight training programs for military personnel, including initial flight screening and transition to civilian certificates.

Endorsements

Tailwheel

Conventional gear endorsement covering ground handling, crosswind technique, and three-point and wheel landings.

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.

Spin Training

Spin entry recognition, developed spin characteristics, and recovery techniques with emphasis on awareness and prevention.

Rental

Aircraft Rental

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

Hour Building

Solo aircraft rental programs for pilots building flight time toward advanced certificates or career minimums.

Other Services

Scenic Tours

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

Aircraft Management

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
Primary and Advanced Instruction
$115/hour
Instruction in student-owned aircraft
$120/hour
Aircraft Rental
$214/hour wet
Aircraft Rental
$244/hour wet
Aircraft Rental
$272/hour wet
Multi-Engine Time Building
$450/hour wet

Fleet

P

Arrow

Piper

Piper Arrow

P

Cherokee 180

Piper

Piper Cherokee 180

P

Cherokee 140

Piper

Piper Cherokee 140

A

Champion

Aeronca

Aeronca Champion

P

Seneca III

Piper

Piper Seneca III

University Partners
Purdue Global
Mohawk Valley Community College

Team

6 members
CH
Christopher Hewison
Owner · CFII
MH
Maura Hewison
Operations Manager
CS
Chris Spencer
Chief Instructor · MEI, CFII, retired US Army UH-60 instructor pilot
AR
Ajay Raghavendra
Assistant Chief Instructor · Gold Seal Flight Instructor, MEI, CFII
BS
Brad Sulik
Check Airman · Gold Seal Flight Instructor, MEI, CFII
KC
Kai Cheng
Check Airman · Gold Seal Flight Instructor, CFII, MEI

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