1979
4,000
+Simple, proven process to get you from zero to airline pilot
Contact Eagle Aircraft or book a discovery flight to tour the school, learn about our programs, and talk through your goals.
Select the right option for you, from stand-alone ratings to university degree partnerships, VA-backed training, or accelerated programs.
Train with professional instructors in Cessna and Piper aircraft and FRASCA simulators at Porter County Regional Airport in Valparaiso.
Build hours as an Eagle Aircraft instructor, then transition to airlines.
Meet the hiring requirements, prepare for airline interviews, and transition from flight training into a regional or major airline cockpit.
Eagle Aircraft Flight Academy is honored to be in the AOPA Flight Training Excellence Program Honor Roll.
Eagle Aircraft Flight Academy has been training pilots since 1979 and has helped more than 4,000 students launch their aviation journey. As a Cessna Pilot Center and FAA Part 141 and Part 61 flight school, we offer a full training path from Private Pilot through ATP. Students train in Cessna and Piper aircraft and FRASCA simulators while taking advantage of university partnerships, VA benefits, international student support, and affordable student housing.
Eagle Aircraft delivers FAA-approved, structured flight training backed by 40+ years of excellence. With professional instructors and real-world flying, we prepare you to become a confident, skilled, safety-driven pilot.
Train from Private Pilot through Commercial, Instrument, and Multi-Engine — all in a modern, well-maintained fleet.
Advance your career with instructor ratings and opportunities to build hours by teaching at Eagle Aircraft.
FAA-approved structured training that helps you progress faster and more efficiently toward your certifications.
Get guidance, mentoring, and the resources you need to move toward airlines, corporate flying, or instruction.
Structured training programs at Porter County Regional Airport with clear pricing, immediate scheduling, and professional instructors. Focused Part 141 syllabus training with no hidden costs and no waitlists.
Earn your Private Pilot Certificate at Eagle Aircraft. Our FAA-approved program at KVPZ in Valparaiso provides the foundation for your professional career.
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Master IFR flight at Eagle Aircraft. Our Instrument Rating program at KVPZ uses modern avionics and structured Part 141 syllabi to build confident pilots.
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Get your Commercial Pilot License at Eagle Aircraft. Train for a paid aviation career with advanced maneuvers and professional standards at KVPZ airport.
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Become a CFI at Eagle Aircraft. Build hours for the airlines while teaching others to fly at our professional FAA training center at KVPZ in Valparaiso, IN.
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Meet FAA ATP requirements at Eagle Aircraft. Learn about the 1,500-hour pathway and Restricted ATP options through our university partnerships at KVPZ.
International flight training in the USA. Eagle Aircraft at KVPZ provides TSA (FTSP) guidance and M-1 visa support for student pilots in Valparaiso, Indiana.
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Whether you are taking your first discovery flight or planning a full path from Private through ATP, Eagle Aircraft Flight Academy can help you build a clear, affordable training plan at Porter County Regional Airport.
Eagle Aircraft Flight Academy is based at Porter County Regional Airport (KVPZ), providing an exceptional training environment for international flight students. With uncongested skies and immediate exposure to both controlled and uncontrolled FAA airspace, students develop real-world flying and ATC communication skills without the delays common at larger airports. This environment allows international pilots to train more efficiently, build confidence faster, and graduate fully prepared to operate under FAA standards anywhere in the world.