Newport Aviation

Newport Aviation is a FAA-certified flight school located at Newport State Airport (KUUU) in Middletown, Rhode Island. Founded by Heather Corson in 2003, the school offers comprehensive pilot training from private pilot through CFI ratings. Known for personalized training, strong emphasis on safety, and commitment to excellence, Newport Aviation serves students from various backgrounds ranging from enthusiastic beginners to pilots pursuing advanced certifications.

PPL from
$160
Fleet
1aircraft
VFR days
~220/yr
Est.
2003

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.

CFI

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

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
Piper Warrior N122NA Dry Rental
$160/hr

Fleet

W

Warrior II PA-28-161

Warrior II PA-28-161

Team

1 member
HC
Heather Corson
Founder

Nearby in RI

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