UCA Aviation Academy

Certified Training Program for Pilot’s Licensure

The Aviation Academy at the University of Central Arkansas is a highly certified pilot training program. The student will obtain the knowledge, skill, and aeronautical experience necessary to meet the requirements for pilot certification through training provided by Central Flying Academy, under their FAA approved Part 141 certificated training programs.

Multiple Pilot Licensure Options Available

Private License
A license that permits the holder to act as the pilot in command (PIC) of an aircraft during visual day and night conditions. This license takes a minimum of 35 hours.

Instrument Rating
A rating that allows the holder to fly by sole reference to the aircraft’s instruments. This teaches a greater mastery of aircraft control, systems, and instrumentation. It also permits flights under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR). This rating takes a minimum of 35 hours.

Commercial License
The commercial pilot’s license allows you to fly for hire under certain conditions. The FAA requires 190 hours of accumulated flight time, including specific hours of experience in several areas such as night flying, cross country, and enhanced maneuvers.

State-of-the-Art Technology and Planes

Training will take place in brand new Tecnam planes with all glass cockpits and the newest technology.

Strong Partnership with Local Aviation Leaders

Central Flying Academy
The academy is partnered with Central Flying Academy out of Little Rock, the premier general aviation firm of the south, for flight training and the latest in curriculum and instruction.

Conway Regional Airport
The academy is located at Conway Regional Airport, a new facility, with an uncontrolled field, therefore no FAA Control Tower.

Quality Instruction

Ground school instruction provides preparation for written tests for each of the three licenses/ratings offered.
Dual or solo flight training – without or with an instructor, respectively, as required for licenses or ratings.
First solo flights can be completed in training (when signed off by the instructor, typically 10 hours of flight time).