First Florida Solo Flight

From all of us at Fly Legacy Aviation, we’d like to congratulate Ryan Bishop for completing his first solo flight in sunny Florida!

This also marks the first Fly Legacy Aviation solo flight for our Florida division!

A special thank you to our instructor, Ibat, for training him up to this point and giving him the necessary tools to fly his first solo flight!

We look forward to more flights in the near future! Start your training and reach your goals with Fly Legacy Aviation

If you’d like to fly in the skies in beautiful South Florida, call us today to learn more: 954-738-2359

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who completed the first solo flight for Fly Legacy’s Florida division?
   Ryan Bishop was congratulated by Fly Legacy Aviation for completing their first solo flight in Florida – a significant milestone for the Florida campus.  
2. Who was the instructor responsible for that solo flight?
   The solo flight was conducted under the guidance of Instructor Ibat, whom Fly Legacy thanked for preparing Ryan for this achievement.  
3. What does the “First Florida Solo Flight” signify?
   It marks the very first solo flight ever executed by a student (Ryan Bishop) within Fly Legacy Aviation’s newly established Florida division.  
4. Where in Florida did the solo flight occur?
   Although the specific airport isn’t named in the solo flight page, Fly Legacy Florida operates at Pompano Beach Airpark in South Florida. 
5. What flight training services does Fly Legacy Florida offer?
   They provide a wide range of offerings – introductory flight lessons, private pilot training (PPL), instruments, twin-engine ratings, basic spin, and multi-engine training – all framed within FAA-approved programs.  
6. Why is Florida a compelling location for flight training?
   South Florida’s year-round favorable weather, modern facilities at a busy airport, and FAA-certified, VA-approved programs make it an ideal environment for uninterrupted and professional flight instruction. 
7. What fleet does Fly Legacy Florida use for training?
   They extensively use new Piper aircraft (e.g., Piper 100i) and Diamond planes, including the advanced Diamond DA-42 for multi-engine training.  
8. How is multi-engine training handled at Fly Legacy?
   Fly Legacy offers a Multi-Engine Rating Add-On course following an FAA Part 141 syllabus. Some students complete it within weeks. It generally costs around $5,000, or about $650 for a 3-hour lesson, with flexible schedules available daily.  
9. Do they accept international students?
   Yes. Fly Legacy Florida works with international students, issuing I-20 forms for M-1 visas, facilitating enrollment from around the world. 
10. Where do lessons take place and how is scheduling handled?
    Training is held at Pompano Beach Airpark in South Florida, which has a control tower and a busy aviation environment. Programs are FAA-certified, and students benefit from flexible scheduling with lessons available daily, tailored to individual pace and needs.