Dominion Aviation Flight Training
Learn to fly here.
Cirrus Aircraft. Setting the standard for safety.
Dominion Aviation’s Flight Training Department exclusively uses and rents Cirrus Aircraft, the safest, most technologically advanced aircraft currently available. Our two 2015 Cirrus SR20 aircraft are equipped with Garmin Perspective avionics, synthetic vision, air conditioning, and Sirius XM Radio—luxuries you won’t find at other flight schools.
The plane with the parachute.
CAPS® – Cirrus Airframe Parachute System® – the most significant safety innovation in over a half-century of general aviation. Flying safely will always be our most fundamental mission.
Your Path to Becoming a Pilot
From Discovery Flight to becoming a Flight Instructor, Dominion’s got you covered.
BFR/IPC
Pilot Services
Rental Aircraft
Flight Simulator
Cirrus Exclusive
Discovery Flight
Private Pilot
Instrument Rating
Commercial Pilot
Flight Instructor
Discovery Flights: Experience a Taste of Flight
It all starts right here! Contact us today to set up a Discovery Flight for you or someone you think will enjoy flying a plane from start-up, to almost a landing! $199.00 for a half-hour (1/2) flight with (1/2) half-hour of ground instruction, for a total of 1 exciting hour! Ask the instructor if you can bring a friend!
Student Pilots: Become a Pilot!
Begin your aviation journey by becoming a Student Pilot, the first step in the process towards your Private Pilot certificate.
Private Pilot: Your Freedom to Fly!
Becoming a pilot is one of the most rewarding and thrilling things someone can accomplish. Some may want to learn to fly as a hobby, as a career or to fulfill a lifelong dream. But the first step towards this goal is obtaining a private pilot license. From your first logged hours to your check ride, we give you the tools, training, and support to be safe, proficient pilots. Richmond Executive-Chesterfield County Airport is the perfect location to learn how to navigate in today’s flying environment.
At a minimum, 17 years of age, a valid FAA medical from an FAA authorized doctor, FAA Student Pilot license, Valid Passport or Government I.D. authorized by the TSA for a background check, ground study + 40 hours of flight training (We find the average student needs well past this minimum), ground/flight-specific training, solo flights, and an FAA written, oral, and practical test!
Advanced Training and Pilot Services
Looking to keep your skills sharp or fly through the clouds? We can help with that, too.
Instrument Rating: Diversify your Flying
Once you’ve obtained your private pilot certificate, the next step would be to receive additional training by getting an instrument rating. The training process consists of nearly the same amount of training hours as the Private Pilot License. As an instrument-rated pilot, you open up another avenue for flying that isn’t available as a private pilot, safely flying in clouds!
Commercial Pilot: A Higher Standard of Airmanship
Training for the commercial certificate focuses on a better understanding of aircraft systems with a higher standard of airmanship. The test for your commercial certificate requires demonstrating many of the private pilot maneuvers, just at a much higher level of competency. There are a few maneuvers introduced that require the finesse of your visual flying abilities.
Flight Instructor: Give Others the Gift of Flight
After your commercial rating, what do you want to do? A good way to build hours while giving the gift of flying to someone else is to become a Certified Flight Instructor (CFI). As a flight instructor, you can teach at many different levels, from private pilot to more advanced training in instrument conditions, commercial certificates, and more. While you are teaching, you can log these hours as flight time and get compensated as a commercial pilot.
BFR/IPC: Remain Current and Proficient
Flight Review or Instrument Proficiency check. We want you to be safe and we will work with you in support of these goals!
Pilot Services
This is for everything else! Whether you need training in your aircraft, delivery of a new or used aircraft, a quick refresher on short fields and stalls, or just need someone in that right seat on a trip, we can help! *$75 an hour for instruction in your aircraft.
Multi Engine Training
Contact us for information about our multi-engine program in our 1995 Beechcraft Baron.
Flight Simulator
Looking for an easy way to practice? Check out our BATD flight simulator.
Our Instructors
Our pilots conduct a flight training curriculum that leads the industry. Tailored instruction and our professional staff get you off the ground and comfortable in the air.
Will Aiken: CFI, CFII
George Criskos: CFI, CFII
Andrew Baity: CFI, CFII
Ross Garrison: CFI, CFII
Will Trivett: CFI, CFII
