EXPAND YOUR WORLD

As Northern Virginia’s premier flight school,
we provide private pilot license flight instruction and aircraft rentals.

At Aero Elite, you can turn your dreams of flying into reality.

We welcome every flight lover, from brand-new students to experienced aviators, into our close-knit pilot community. We offer private pilot license flight instruction in both Leesburg & Winchester, Va. 

Try flying on a Discovery Flight

Want to get a first taste of being up in the air? Our Discovery Flights include one-on-one time with a flight instructor and a chance to fly a plane yourself!

hours to get a private pilot's license

flight instructors

training locations

Recognition

2024 Best of Loudoun
2024 Gazette Leader BEST
2024 LoudounNow Loudoun’s Favorites
2023 Gazette Leader BEST

How To Start

Interested in earning a pilot license?

Learn about our private pilot license training program.

Want to rent an airplane?

See the aircraft we have available in Leesburg and Winchester.

Ready to meet your flight instructor?

With over 20 flight instructors, we can find the right fit for your schedule.

Or go on a discovery flight »

Try out flying with an instructor and see if it’s for you. No commitment needed.

I have flown with Tim Fisher for many years. When Tim said he was starting a flight school, I knew I had to be part of that! Aero Elite Flight Training is an excellent flight school. Located in the main terminal of the Leesburg Airport (KJYO) allows for easy access to their amazing fleet of aircraft. The wide range of aircraft type gives the students and renters great selection. Heck, then even have a 2020 Cessna 172s G1000 NXi with “new plane” smell! Their instructors are some of the best in the area, and the school makes it friendly to guide you through the schools training and rental process. I highly recommend everyone check out Aero Elite Flight Training!
John Binks
Student

Graduates

Private Pilot License

Silas Wong, Private Pilot
Hannah Doherty, Private Pilot
Akil Gunn, Private Pilot
Anthony Torres, Private Pilot
Michael Kafant, Private Pilot
Brian Concah, Private Pilot
Ethan Polly, Private Pilot
Russ Kreischer, Private Pilot
Scott Foley, Private Pilot
Reilly Davis, Private Pilot
Cooper Fitch, Private Pilot
Junyi "Jim" Wang, Private Pilot
Brian Nguyen, Private Pilot
Antonio Rossi, Private Pilot
Jose Calderon, Private Pilot
Indya Bird, Private Pilot
Caleb Payne, Private Pilot
Stephen Arnold, Private Pilot
Roman Reschini, Private Pilot
Ian Davenport, Private Pilot
Bernardo Piereck de Sa, Private Pilot
Patrick Welborn, Private Pilot
Brandon Cheatham, Private Pilot
Noah Hallett, Private Pilot
Brad Murphy, Private Pilot
Abby Daniels, Private Pilot
Vincent Spolidoro, Private Pilot
Jacob Allen, Private Pilot
Andrew Melanson, Private Pilot
Emma Aldrian, Private Pilot
Shahrouz Sattari, Private Pilot
Sean Curran, Private Pilot
Shrey Majmudar, Private Pilot
Alana Bicoy, Private Pilot
Aden Vinnacombe, Private Pilot
Daniel Barrass, Private Pilot
David Ford, Private Pilot
Anthony Pham, Private Pilot
Don Pressley, Private Pilot
Walker Phelps, Private Pilot
Kevin Cheek, Private Pilot
Anna Culatta, Private Pilot
Jerry Guilbert, Private Pilot
James Wei, Private Pilot
Abe Hana, Private Pilot
Ahmed Abouhassan, Private Pilot
Chris Tran, Private Pilot
Sam Stahl, Private Pilot
Russell McDiffett, Private Pilot
Stuart Martin, Private Pilot
David Benger, Private Pilot
Kody Epperson, Private Pilot
Gabe Turner, Private Pilot
Ben Barokas,Private Pilot
Robert Emery, Private Pilot
Eric Graves, Private Pilot
Patrick Roos, Private Pilot
Kevin Burel, Private Pilot
James Thomas, Private Pilot
Randy Steeprow, Private Pilot
Daphne Allison, Private Pilot
Samuel Szeto, Private Pilot
Eli Beardsley, Private Pilot
Chad Cray, Private Pilot
Cody Schrock, Private Pilot
Josie Cray, Private Pilot
Dayanna Peavey, Private Pilot
Dan McKay, Private Pilot
Jason Brooks, Private Pilot
Brice Leconte, Private Pilot
Ken Brennan, Private Pilot
David Laux, Private Pilot
Kevin Roose, Private Pilot
Patrick Gonzales, Private Pilot
Vasu Nambeesan, Private Pilot
Chad Williams, Private Pilot
Lyndon Rosenberrry, Private Pilot
Audrey Hoffman, Private Pilot
Jake Rega, Private Pilot
Gonzo Hurtado, Private Pilot
Cannon Gill, Private Pilot
Joey Leoncio, Private Pilot
Jonah Rucker, Private Pilot
Mark Smith, Private Pilot
Alan Arnesen, Private Pilot
Ryan Goeller, Private Pilot
Arnaud Dahourou, Private Pilot
Jonas Gyllensvaan, Private Pilot

Instrument Rating

Joshua Oh, Instrument Rating
Youssef Khalil, Instrument Rating
Cody Lucas, Instrument Rating
Adrian Acosta, Instrument Rating
Michael Grupe, Instrument Rating
Barry Smallwood, Instrument Rating
Max Stoeck, Instrument Rating
Alex Whitley, Instrument rating
Levi Smith, Instrument rating
Andrew Wilson, Instrument rating
Jon Jackson, Instrument rating
David Hammack, Instrument rating
James Magner, Instrument rating
Justin Zabiegala, Instrument rating
Gabby Quatse, Instrument rating
Haeri Jung, Instrument rating
Jonas Gyllensvaan, Instrument rating

Multi-Engine Rating

John Barrass, Multi-engine rating
Morgan Bush, Multi-engine rating
Tony Manzo, Multi-engine rating
Jim McChord, Multi-engine rating
Shawn Aaron, Multi-engine rating
Justin Zabiegala, Multi-engine rating
Jeremy Cunningham, Multi-engine rating
Lynch Davis, Multi-engine rating
Jonas Gyllensvaan, Multi-engine rating
John Cerretani, Multi-engine rating

Airline Transport Pilot

Pete Vallee, Airline Transport Pilot
Charlie Bobbish, Airline Transport Pilot

Commercial Pilot

Alana Bicoy, Commercial Pilot
Justin Zabiegala, Commercial Pilot
Alex Whitley, Commercial Pilot
Charles-Philippe Blondeau, Commercial Pilot
Alex Silva, Commercial Pilot
Jose Pablo Montano Rocabado, Commercial Pilot
Derek Blakeman, Commercial Pilot
Levi Smith, Commercial Pilot
Michael Lee, Commercial Pilot
Robert Kurtts, Commercial Pilot
Ben Muenzer, Commercial Pilot
Aaron Boston, Commercial Pilot
Jonas Gyllensvaan, Commercial Pilot
Patrick O'Brien, Commercial Pilot
Charlie Bobbish, Commercial Pilot
Haeri Jung, Commercial Pilot

Certified Flight Instructor

Jim Freal, CFI
Dennis Marchena, CFI
Otto Madrid, CFI-Instrument
Gonzo Hurtado, CFI
Arnaud Dahourou, CFI
Jose Pablo Montano Rocabado, CFI
Sammy Denenberg, CFI-Instrument
Mirun Shankar, CFI-Instrument
Walter Hibbard, CFI
Mirun Shankar, CFI
Matt DoCampo, CFI-Instrument
Ben Muenzer, CFI
Linden Emery, CFI
Scott Douglas, CFI
Morgan Bush, CFI-Multi Engine
Stephanie Kight, CFI
Aaron Boston, CFI
Ram Srinivasan, CFI-Instrument
Otto Madrid, CFI-Multi Engine
Mohammed Ashram, CFI
Malvina Lekli, CFI-Instrument
Charlie Bobbish, CFI-Multi-engine
Charlie Bobbish, CFI-Instrument
Haeri Jung, CFI-Instrument
Tim Gonzales, CFI
Charlie Bobbish, CFI
Haeri Jung, CFI
Malvina Lekli, CFI
John Cerretani, CFI-Instrument
Otto Madrid, CFI
John Cerretani, CFI

Visit Our Flight School

Leesburg Executive Airport (KJYO)

1001 Sycolin Rd SE, Suite 1B
Leesburg, VA 20175

Winchester Regional Airport (KOKV)

509 Airport Rd, Suite 103
Winchester, VA 22602

Commonwealth Aviation

9998 Wakeman Drive,
Manassas, VA 20110

Norfolk Aviation

6101 Burton Station Rd,
Norfolk, VA 23502

GT Aviation

10300 Glen Way
Ft. Washington, MD 20744