About
West Michigan Flight Academy is located in Sparta on the grounds of Sparta Miller Airport. They specialize in providing flight programs for everyone, serving the needs of students of all backgrounds. The location allows students to observe the greater Grand Rapids area and the expansive shores of Lake Michigan from above. It’s also a great introduction to a beginner-to-intermediate level of air traffic control, thanks to the airspace around Grand Rapids.
The West Michigan Flight Academy fleet features the Cessna 172 and the Piper Cherokee 140, renowned for their reliability and ease for newcomers. Competitive hourly rates on these aircraft allow students to save money while logging necessary flight time. Plane rates sit at a reasonable $142 per hour, and instruction on the ground and in the air is just $50 per hour.
West Michigan Flight Academy aims to provide life-changing, positive experiences for young students from economically disadvantaged rural and urban settings. There are afterschool programs for students who qualify and are interested in pursuing a career in flight.
Getting started at West Michigan Flight Academy is simple. Stop by the website and book a discovery flight to get started as soon as convenient, and you’ll be in the air in no time.