About
Sparta Aviation Flight Training has been serving the greater Grand Rapids area for over 40 years. A team of five seasoned flight instructors led by Captain Mike Schmitt is available seven days a week to help you make your dreams of flight a reality. Sparta is an ideal location thanks to its proximity to Grand Rapids and Lake Michigan, both of which provide unique flight challenges and an incredible backdrop to learn. The Sparta airport is a fantastic place for new pilots to get started, as it offers affordability and simplicity.
Sparta Aviation offers training and certification for your private pilot, instrument rating, commercial license, flight instructor rating, multi-engine private rating, and multi-engine commercial rating. There is also an add-on rating for single-engine seaplanes and a new course in UAV flight. Every form of training you might need, including ground, flight, and simulation.
The Sparta Aviation fleet consists of three Cessna 172s, two Piper Cherokees, and a Tail Dragger, perfect for landing on grass or pavement. Modern avionics and navigation equipment provide beginning pilots the confidence they need to take to the skies in a safe and efficient manner. Hourly rental rates to clock flight time range from $140-$165 an hour, putting Sparta Aviation right in the middle of the national average.