
Become a Pilot
in Riverside, CA
Get to the skies and fly over Riverside Municipal Airport and University of California, Riverside with NextGen Flight Academy.
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Become a Pilot in Riverside
Choosing to become a pilot is a decision filled with excitement, commitment, and promise. Whether a career or a recreational hobby, the world of flight is a true gem for those who reach their flight training goals. The reasons to become a pilot are endless, but we can provide you with some of the most important to us.
Learn more about pilot training by booking a visit to NextGen Flight Academy today.
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Why should I train with NextGen?
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- Our specialties include Private Pilot Training, Instrument Rating, Commercial Pilot License, Multi-Engine Rating, Flight Instructor Certification, High Altitude Endorsement. NextGen Flight Academy offers both FAA Part 141 and Part 61 approved programs.
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- Take advantage of our geographic benefits: perfect weather conditions and diverse training environments.
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- Train at Riverside Municipal Airport (KRAL) and Redlands Municipal Airport (KREI) and Ontario International Airport (KONT) and San Bernardino International Airport (KSBD), giving you access to diverse training environments and airspace complexities.
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- Train at NextGen Flight Academy's primary location with a full fleet including Cessna 172s, Cessna 152, Piper Warrior, and a Beechcraft Duchess for multi-engine training. Enjoy 320+ flying days per year in ideal Southern California weather and convenient access to practice areas. Experience flying in various conditions and terrains while enjoying the local aviation community.
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Fly Today
Discover the true beauty of California and see Riverside from a new perspective. Flight over Riverside Municipal Airport and University of California, Riverside.
Interested in what it’s like to be in the pilot seat? Schedule an introductory flight with us to try it out!
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Hear From Our Students
Our Riverside location students are part of a great aviation community. Training at NextGen Flight Academy extends beyond a flight training syllabus and checkrides. We strive to make our community a family of aviation enthusiasts. Without a comfortable training environment, we don’t believe success would be as possible… or as fun!
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Learn what it’s like to fly, and see if you have what it takes to be a pilot! Take our quiz to find out.
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