Flight SchoolBased atKEZF

JLS Aviation and the Shannon School of Aeronautics

VA ApprovedFinancing Available

Shannon School of Aeronautics, operated by Shannon Airport LLC in Fredericksburg, Virginia, is a Part 61 flight school offering training from Private Pilot through Commercial, Instrument, and Multi-Engine ratings. Its fleet includes several Cessna 172s and a Beechcraft Duchess, and the school is VA-approved for GI Bill benefits with financing available through Flight Training Finance.

PPL from
$70
Fleet
5aircraft
VFR days
~250/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.

Flight Review

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

IPC

Instrument proficiency check to regain IFR currency, covering approaches, holds, intercepting and tracking courses.

Discovery Flights

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

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.

Rental

Aircraft Rental

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

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
Private Pilot (C-172M/N)
$195/hr aircraft, $80/hr instructor
Instrument Rating (C-172M/N)
$195/hr aircraft, $95/hr instructor
Redbird LD 1000 simulator
$70/hr
Commercial Rating (C-172M/N)
$195/hr aircraft, $95/hr instructor (as little as $3,000 if near time requirements)
Multi-Engine (BE76 Duchess)
$425/hr wet, $95/hr instructor
Discovery flight
$185 (30 min) / $275 (1 hr)

Fleet

C

172F

Cessna

Cessna 172F

C

172M

Cessna

Cessna 172M

C

172N

Cessna

Cessna 172N

C

172XP

Cessna

Cessna 172XP

B

76 Duchess

Beechcraft

Beechcraft 76 Duchess

Team

8 members
BH
Brad Hughes
Flight Instructor · CFI
CB
Chris Barulic
Flight Instructor · CFI
GT
Graham Thompson
Flight Instructor · CFI/CFII/MEI
JH
Jim Henderson
Flight Instructor · CFI/CFII/MEI
DR
Davis Robertson
Flight Instructor · CFI/CFII
BC
Brian Cox
Flight Instructor · CFI/CFII/MEI
DB
Dominic Brown
Flight Instructor · CFI/CFII
CA
Chloe Antwine
Flight Instructor · CFI/CFII/MEI

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