Lunken Flight Training Center

I use Lunken Flight Training Center for all my pilot training and couldn’t be happier.
What makes them different than others in the area:
–Extremely well maintained and kept aircraft. This is really a huge issue. Would you want to learn how to fly in a plane that wasn’t tip top shape? Since they have FlightLogix in the same hangar, all their planes are constantly being maintained.
–Great instructors. I use Justin as my instructor, have since my first hour. He’s the kind of guy who after a lesson calls you back later that night to make sure you understood everything, and if not, he rehashes the lesson. I’ve flown with their other instructors, and they are also very thorough!
–Great Location. When I first decided that I wanted to learn to fly I took a look at others around the area, some at smaller airports north of downtown. Working in downtown, and living in Covington, I can get to the airport in 20 minutes or less. Plus, being located at a towered airport I don’t have that ‘fear’ of talking with ATC that some students get when they train at smaller airports. In fact, I love talking to ATC. Extremely beneficial for when you fly to bigger airports.
–Very Clean Facility. The school itself is kept in great condition and is very clean. I rather enjoy hanging out there and studying.
–Martha. Her name is Martha Lunken, and she is considered a legend in the aviation industry. She’s the check airman for LFTC, and can often be seen around the school /​hangar.
If you’re looking to learn how to fly, or just want to take a plane ride around Cincinnati for a «sight seeing», you simply can’t go wrong with
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I had found a discount on
for a $ 30 Pioneer Discovery Intro Flight (normally $ 100). I figured this would be a good baby-​step towards skydiving, and you can’t beat THAT deal.
After parking in the lot across the streeet, we pushed the intercom button and were buzzed in (always a VIP feeling!). We were greeted by the instuctor, Mark, who did a quick tutorial of the ins-​n-​outs of the plane. I got in the pilot seat, Mark rode shotgun, and my fiancé got in the back (no additional charge for him to ride). I got to steer the plane a little during pre-​takeoff taxiing, and do some turns and ascents/​descents in the air. Totally different experience than a commercial airplane! It was a gorgeous day and the views were awesome. It was a *little* shakier than a Delta flight, but in a «wheeee!!» kinda way :)
I am now the proud owner of my very own flight log, with one flight under my belt. Another bonus… about a week after, I got a Thank You card in the mail. The front was a picture of my fiancé & me standing by the Cessna we rode in. They’re supposed to be offering another online deal some time, so keep an eye out!