New Haven Aviation Center

New Haven Aviation Center is a Connecticut flight school serving New Haven, East Haven, West Haven, Milford, Branford, Guilford and the Shore line. After hearing that Tweed New Haven Airport was without a training school for the past few years and that there were unhappy individuals looking for a family-friendly and professional flight training facility locally, we have brought our well-received courses among the local aviation community to this location.

PPL from
$75
Fleet
1aircraft
VFR days
~225/yr

Programs & Services

Training

Discovery Flights

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

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.

Ground School

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

Endorsements

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.

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 Feb 2026
Aircraft rental (training aircraft)
$198
CFI instruction
$75

Fleet

W

Warrior II PA-28-161

Warrior II PA-28-161

Team

6 members
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Hunter Ansich
Operations Manager / Chief CFI · Hunter's aviation career began with a unique start in rotorcraft, inspired by a high school friend. This initial experience ignited his passion for flying, leading him to transition to fixed-wing airc
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Brian Cooksey
Regional Lead Flight Instructor · Brian is a highly experienced Certified Flight Instructor (CFI, CFII) with over 1, 500 hours of flight time. Known for his exceptional instructional skills
MC
Maxwell Chubet
Lead Flight Instructor · Maxwell is a Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) with a great passion for helping students achieve their pilot certifications. He began his training at Auburn University, where he developed a strong fou
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Ben Neubig
Certified Flight Instructor · Ben is a Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) with over 1, 000 hours of flight experience. Having trained at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Ben is well-versed in the Part 141 school structure and b
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Lila Pettes
Certified Flight Instructor · Lila Pettes discovered her passion for aviation the moment she took her first intro flight at Meriden Aviation Center—and she's been soaring ever since. As a Certified Flight Instructor (CFI), Instrum
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Gabriel Roman
Certified Flight Instructor · Gabriel is a Certified Flight Instructor (CFI, MEI) who began his aviation journey in Puerto Rico. His passion for flying brought him to New Haven, where he now dedicates himself to instructing the ne

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