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Local Guide to Aviation
Mitiguy Aviation
Mitiguy Aviation is a dedicated flight school that provides comprehensive flight training from Private Pilot to Certified Flight Instructor, supporting both recreational flyers and aspiring aviation professionals. For those who simply want to experience the joy of flight, they also offer scenic air tours over beautiful New England, including their signature Boston City Tour. Proudly based at Minute Man Air Field!
Contact: Mitiguy Aviation Office
Email: office@mitiguyaviation.com
Phone: 617-446-9446
Visit: mitiguyaviation.com
CFISkills.com Ground School
CFISkills.com is based at Minute Man and provides an in-person Private Pilot Ground School course. They offer comprehensive instruction in all the topics required to pass the FAA written exam. The 13-week course goes beyond test prep – it is designed to help you apply the knowledge to become a safer pilot. All classes are in-person with experienced instructors and include free out-of-class support, collaborative online study groups, and access to cherry-picked resources. As well, you can come back and re-attend the course for free as many times as you like after your first paid course.
Contact: Peter Alberti
Email: peter@cfiskills.com
Phone: 617-283-7562
Visit: www.CFISkills.com
Total Tailwheel LLC
Total Tailwheel is based here at Minute Man Air Field and specializes in tailwheel endorsements in a well-equipped Cessna 170B.
Contact: Kevin Gilpin & Matt Crane
Email: kevin@totaltailwheel.com
Visit: www.totaltailwheel.com
National Aviation Academy
The National Aviation Academy (NAA) is a school where students will learn the skills necessary for becoming an FAA licensed Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) mechanic. The New England campus is in Concord, but they also operate at Minute Man in the South Hangar.
Email: info@naa.edu
Phone: 781-274-8448
Visit: www.naa.edu
EAA Young Eagles
Young Eagles is a national program operated locally by members of EAA Chapter 196 based at Minute Man. It is held on the second Saturday of every month (April-November), where kids ages 8-17 fly with a pilot for free, weather permitting.
Contact: Lynda Alpert
Email: youngeagles@eaa196.org
Phone: 781-201-0177
Visit: www.eaa196.org
Eagle Flights (ages 18+)
The Eagle Flight program is similar to the Young Eagles Program, but for adults. Eagle Flights will generally last around 1 hour, where you will develop a deeper understanding of aviation and gain appreciation for flying. Your experience may include pre-flight, debrief, and flying the airplane during your time with the pilot.
Contact: Lynda Alpert
Email: youngeagles@eaa196.org
Phone: 781-201-0177
Visit: www.eaa196.com
