Elite Aviation Continues Growth in Competitive Flight Training Market

By Carmelo Turdo

Elite Aviation is the St. Louis area's premier flight training center, conveniently located in the Spirit of St. Louis Airport West Terminal. They offer a team of instructors who implement a structured Cessna Pilot Center ground school program, a modern aircraft fleet, and advanced Redbird MCX full-motion flight simulator through Alpha Flight Simulation. Elite Aviation also provides aircraft rental, including a Piper Turbo Saratoga, and they are an FAA-approved written examination testing station. 

Elite Aviation recently added several more Cessna 172S aircraft to their fleet as well as additional certified flight instructors to serve the growing demand for flight training in the St. Louis area. They have also built an experienced service team to maintain their fleet and customer aircraft from around the region. 

Elite Aviation is more than a flight school, or even an aircraft rental and maintenance center. They are a family business that treats their customers and staff like family and extends that invitation to the community through numerous educational and charitable endeavors. Elite Aviation is a major sponsor of the St. Louis Red Tail Cadet program, now preparing for the third class of high school student participants starting this spring. 

Elite Aviation was busy as usual during our visit last week, and here we show just a few of the training flights during the afternoon cycle. Contact them today for more information about their services and how you can join the Elite Aviation family.