Let your dreams take flight...
For many, the journey to becoming a pilot ignites an insatiable passion. The initial experience of taking the controls, feeling the aircraft respond to subtle movements, unleashes an exhilarating sense of empowerment. The blend of adrenaline and tranquility while gliding above the world, witnessing the sunset paint the horizon in hues of gold, crystallizes the dream of flight into an awe-inspiring reality.
We can take you there.
About Us
Who We Are
Sky Shark Flight Academy is a veteran-owned Part 61 flight school and aircraft rental company dedicated to training the absolute best next generation of pilots, regardless of age or aviation goals!
What We Offer
Sky Shark Flight Academy offers a wide variety of courses and services all available in our aircraft or yours:
- Private Pilot
- Instrument Rating
- Commercial Pilot
- Certified Flight Instructor (CFI)
- Certified Flight Instructor-Instrument (CFII)
- Flight Reviews
- Instrument Proficiency Checks (IPC)
Location
We're located at Stennis International Airport (KHSA) near Bay St. Louis, along the Mississippi Gulf Coast. We operate out of the prestigious Million Air Stennis FBO. Conveniently located right off I-10, we're just 20 minutes from Slidell, Louisiana, and Gulfport, Mississippi, and only 30 minutes from Biloxi/D'Iberville, Mississippi.
Why We Do It
Sky Shark Flight Academy is a love story to aviation. We do it because we're passionate about aviation, we're passionate about teaching, and we're passionate about our students' success!
Our Promise
What kind of pilot do you want to be? The best! Just like being a doctor or a lawyer doesn’t automatically make you a good one, the same is true for pilots. Our promise is that, after our instruction, you will be among the most highly trained pilots out there.
Aircraft
Cessna 150J
N5568G | Wet Rate
As low as $120/hr†
- ⌛ Best for time building
- 💰 Best economy
- 😎 Block time specials
†Prices are estimates only and subject to change without notice.
Piper PA28-140
N8486C | Wet Rate
As low as $155/hr†
- 📐 Best endurance
- 💰 Better economy
- 💼 Better payload
†Prices are estimates only and subject to change without notice.
Piper PA28-161
N30647 | Wet Rate
As low as $155/hr†
- 💺 Best passenger comfort
- 💰 Good economy
- 💼 Best payload
†Prices are estimates only and subject to change without notice.
Courses
Discovery Flight
Airplane
$160†
- 😃 No minimum age
- 😃 No experience required
- 😎 Fly for 30 minutes
†Prices are estimates only and subject to change without notice.
Private Pilot
Airplane Single Engine Land
$10,584†
- 🥳 Fly for fun!
- 🌎 Fly nationwide
- ☹️ May not fly in clouds
†Prices are estimates only and subject to change without notice.
Instrument Rating
Airplane
$10,659†
- 😁 Fly in clouds now
- ✔️ Lower insurance rates
- 🎯 Advance your skillz
†Prices are estimates only and subject to change without notice.
Commerical Pilot
Airplane Single Engine Land
$6,520†
- 💵 Get paid to fly
- ✈️ Pursue pilot careers
- 🍎 Instructor eligible
†Prices are estimates only and subject to change without notice.
Flight Instructor
Airplane Single Engine Land
$5,745†
- 😎 Teach others to fly
- 😃 Enhance your knowledge
- ☹️ Cannot teach instrument
†Prices are estimates only and subject to change without notice.
Instrument Instructor
Airplane
$2,916†
- 🖖 Teach instrument flying
†Prices are estimates only and subject to change without notice.
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