Flying Academy

Czech Republic (also USA and Portugal) · EASA ATO + FAA Part 141

OperatingCzech Republic (also USA and Portugal)

Flying Academy is an international flight training institute headquartered in the Czech Republic, with bases in Europe and the United States. It provides professional pilot training from private pilot through ATPL under both EASA and FAA rules.

Founded in 1984 with early roots in Miami, Flying Academy is both an EASA Approved Training Organisation and an FAA Part 141 certified school, and can also deliver DGCA courses and licence conversions. Its European bases include Prague and Brno in the Czech Republic and Portimao in Portugal, while its US bases are in Miami, Florida and in California (Van Nuys and Corona). The combined fleet across both continents totals around 42 aircraft, primarily Cessna and Piper training platforms maintained to EASA Part-145 and FAA standards. It offers integrated and modular programs from PPL to ATPL.

School facts

Country	Czech Republic (also USA and Portugal)
Region	Brno & Prague (Czech Republic); Miami & Corona/LA (USA); Portimão (Portugal)
Base airport	Brno-Tuřany (LKTB) & Prague; Miami Executive/Opa-Locka & Corona Muni (USA)
Regulator	EASA ATO + FAA Part 141
Courses	PPL CPL IR Multi-engine ATPL CFI
Fleet	35-40+ aircraft (primarily Cessna and Piper singles + multi-engine trainers) and FNPT II simulator
Founded	1984
Website	flyingacademy.com

Key facts

Country: Czech Republic (also USA and Portugal)
European bases in Prague and Brno (Czech Republic) and Portimao (Portugal); US bases in Miami and California
Both EASA Approved Training Organisation and FAA Part 141 certified
Combined fleet of around 42 aircraft, primarily Cessna and Piper
Offers integrated and modular training from PPL to ATPL, plus DGCA courses and conversions
Founded in 1984

Frequently asked questions

Where is Flying Academy based?

It is headquartered in the Czech Republic with bases in Prague and Brno, plus Portimao in Portugal and locations in Miami and California.

What regulators does Flying Academy train under?

It is an EASA Approved Training Organisation and an FAA Part 141 certified school, and also delivers DGCA courses.

What aircraft does it operate?

A combined fleet of around 42 aircraft, primarily Cessna and Piper training aircraft.

Sources

Last verified 2026-07-13. Professionally-public, sourced information only.