Flight school at Richmond International Airport

Where Pilots Begin

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Private Pilot through CFII, trained in Diamond DA40 aircraft with certified flight instructors.

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Building Pilots With Purpose.

Whether you're pursuing your first certificate or a professional aviation career, RVA Flyers provides the aircraft, instruction, and support needed to help you move forward with confidence.

63+

Certificates issued this year

10

Modern aircraft

91%

First time check-ride pass rate

7

Certified flight instructors

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Add-on program

Accelerated Multi-Engine Program

Accelerated Multi-Engine Add-On Program in our DA-42. Completing training can be as fast as 3 days.

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Private Pilot Training

The Private Pilot Certificate allows you to fly with family and friends for personal pleasure.

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Instrument Rating

The Instrument Rating allows you to exercise your Private Pilot privileges in clouds and reduced visibility.

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Commercial Pilot Training

The Commercial Pilot Certificate allows you to exercise your pilot privileges and get paid.

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Programs

Flight Training Programs

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The complete career path

Ascent Pilot Program

A start-to-finish career pilot program with RVA Flyers that includes Private, Instrument, Commercial Single and Multi, CFI, and CFII.

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Private

Instrument

Commercial Single

Commercial Multi

CFI

CFII

Individual training

For students who sign up for the Ascent Program

Free Pilot Starter Kit

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Apple Pencil

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Ground School

Optional Additions

Written exams

Checkrides

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Considering Flight Training?

Tour RVA Flyers, meet with an instructor, see our aircraft, discuss your goals, learn how training works, and get a feel for the school before getting started.

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The Adventurer

A one and a half hour experience

1.5 hours

Total

45 minutes

Meet and greet

45 minutes

Flight

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$275

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The Aviator

A three hour immersive experience

3 hours

Total

1.5 hours

Mock ground session

1.5 hours

Flight

Book The Aviator

$600

Two options

Choose your discovery flight.

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The Adventurer

A one and a half hour experience

1.5 hours

Total

45 minutes

Meet and greet

45 minutes

Flight

Book The Adventurer

$275

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The Aviator

A three hour immersive experience

3 hours

Total

1.5 hours

Mock ground session

1.5 hours

Flight

Book The Aviator

$600

Discovery flights

Experience the world from above

Explore training options

Understand the available programs and choose the appropriate path.

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Tour the school or take a Discovery Flight

Experience flight training before committing to a program.

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Complete the application

Submit the formal application (Ascent Program only)

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Review financing and requirements

Understand financial options and any requirements.

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Choose a start date

Determine when training should begin.

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Enroll

Complete the enrollment process.

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Student journey

From interested to enrolled.

The steps from being interested in flight training to being enrolled with RVA Flyers.

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Ground school

FAA written exams

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Billing

Recommended training schedules

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Online Ground School Checkout

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★★★★★

"Best flight school in RVA, feels like a family with friendly and helpful instructors and administration."

Jena

Private Pilot

★★★★★

"I came to RVA Flyers with a mission and earned my Instrument Rating in about 2 months and my Commercial Rating shortly after. The staff is welcoming, knowledgeable, and genuinely invested in your success."

Lillie

Commercial Pilot

★★★★★

"Beautiful Diamond aircraft, very clean office and workspace, and a staff that is eager to teach, learn, and fly."

Kevin

Instrument Rating

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Diamond Flight Center of Virginia

Start your flight training with RVA Flyers.

Diamond has made a statement in the aviation community by creating efficient and fast aircraft while never compromising safety. RVA Flyers, being located in the Heart of Richmond, Virginia, brings the highest level of customer service whether you are looking to get a license or purchase an aircraft.

Our team of highly qualified Diamond Certified Flight Instructors will ensure that you receive the highest level of training and service every step of the way.

Why choose RVA Flyers?

Highly qualified staff of Diamond Certified Instructors

Management and Sales department ready to help with any of your Diamond needs

Only Diamond Flight Center located in Richmond Virginia