Shannon School of Aeronautics is a flight school based at the historic Shannon Airport in Fredericksburg, Virginia. It trains students from private pilot through commercial and multi-engine ratings using a fleet of Cessna 172s and a Beechcraft Duchess, and also offers discovery flights, flight reviews, and instrument proficiency checks.
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.
MEI
Multi-Engine Instructor (MEI) rating preparation for teaching multi-engine students, covering engine-out instruction techniques and multi-engine training methods.
Discovery Flights
Introductory sightseeing flight with a certified instructor, perfect for anyone curious about learning to fly.
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.
Aircraft Rental
Rent aircraft for solo flights after completing a checkout with one of our instructors. Wet and dry rates available.
Scenic Tours
Guided sightseeing flights over local landmarks and scenery, a great experience for friends, family, or visitors.
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Cessna
Cessna 172
76 Duchess
Beechcraft
Beechcraft 76 Duchess
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