Learn - Do - Fly
Personalized Flight Instruction
Berkshire Aviation Enterprises has been training aviators for over 65 years at Great Barrington Airport. We believe that each student is unique--they bring their aspirations, skills and motivation to fly and we adapt to them. The instructors develop a personalized curriculum for every student, designed to achieve each individual's goals--whether they aspire to fly for recreation, business or as a professional pilot.
The one common element in each curriculum is a high standard of performance for both instructors and students. Each of our instructors is highly experienced, and working in the profession purely for the love of aviation and the opportunity to share with others their passion for aviation. They are required to undergo frequent recurrent training. Every student is instilled with, and is required to bring a disciplined attitude toward aviation. The end result is a safe and pleasant training experience and a well-prepared aviator.
To attain a Private Pilot License you can expect to spend between an average of 60 to 80 hours of instruction, including ground school and preparation for the required FAA Written Knowledge Exam. At the completion of their training, every student will be ready to take the Practical Flight Test with an FAA Designated Examiner.
Certificates & Ratings
Private Pilot (PPL)
Recreational Pilot (RPL)
Instrument Rating (IR)
Commercial Pilot (CPL)
Certified Flight Instructor (CFI & CFII)
Airline Transport Pilot - Single Engine (ATP)
Endorsements
High Performance
Complex
Tailwheel
Currency/Proficiency
Flight Reviews
Instrument Proficiency Check (IPC)
WINGS - Pilot Proficiency Program
Ground School
Tailored Classes
Why Should You Learn to Fly at GBR?
What better place than the friendly, comfortable atmosphere of Great Barrington Airport? GBR is a non-towered airport, which means you will spend more time flying and less time waiting on the ground. Situated in the heart of the Berkshires, every flight will treat you to a scenic wonder. Your very first lesson will be in the air behind the controls of the airplane!
Want to get back into flying?
Many pilots, for a variety of business or personal reasons, stop flying for a period of time. We specialize in helping pilots regain proficient flying skills again. Our experienced instructors consider the appropriate training program just for you.
Our Training & Rental Fleet of Aircraft
We fly and maintain our own fleet of Piper aircraft for training and rental.
Flight Simulators
We have a FAA approved flight simulators available to enhance your training and improve your proficiency.
Flight School Hours
Normal
8:00 am – 5:00 pm daily
Hours may change by appointment
Memorial Day through Labor Day
No continuous takeoffs and landings before 8:00 am or after 5:00 pm
During Fall, Winter, Spring
No continuous takeoffs and landings before 8:00 am or after 6:00 pm
On Sundays
No continuous takeoffs and landings before 9:00 am or after 5:00 pm
No Flight School Operations on the following holidays
Memorial Day
July 4th
Thanksgiving
Christmas