McClelland Aviation Company, Inc.

FLIGHT SCHOOL

McClelland Aviation’s pilot training program is approved by the Federal Aviation Administration under both regulatory parts 61 and 141. Since all pilot certificates are issued on the basis of demonstrated competency, an applicant must pass the appropriate written and practical tests to obtain a license. See what courses we offer.

McClelland’s experienced staff of expert Instructors and fleet of modern training aircraft provide the most comprehensive pilot certification program in the area. There really is no need to go anywhere else. McClelland Aviation Company is Springfield’s only complete flight training center! Private through Airline Transport Pilot; whatever level of certification you need, we can get you there.

Not sure if flying is for you? Give it a try! Come on out for a $99 Intro Flight. Yes! You actually fly the plane! You will spend just over 30 minutes in the airplane as you power up, taxi out and head out to the practice area to perform a couple of maneuvers. The lesson lasts about an hour.

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Foreign Students are welcome! Click here to learn what TSA requirements you must meet before you begin training with any school or instructor.

Ready to jump in? All you need is a flight physical and an appointment with an instructor.

FAA Flight Physicals are available from the following doctors:

Robert L. Gordon, MD

775 Engineering Ave., Springfield, IL 62703 217-522-4300 or 479-9071

Robert F. Cramer, MD

2901 Old Jacksonville Rd., Springfield, IL 62704 217-529-2200

Jay Bruninga

900 Capital Airport Drive, Springfield, IL 62707 217-473-7386

Charlie Wilson, MD

814 West State, Jacksonville, IL 62650 217-243-1865