Gift Certificates

We have gift certificates available!

We have gift certificates available! They are a great way to give the gift of flight. Gift cards are redeemable only at Meriden Aviation Center or our sister school, New Haven Aviation Center, and can be applied towards introductory flights, flight lessons or block time.
If you or someone you know is interested in purchasing a gift card for a friend, loved one or colleague you can purchase your Gift Certificate(s), now.
After you click this button you will be able to buy a Gift Certificate or you can choose to book an intro flight here or at our sister school in New Haven. We are also selling some pretty cool ball caps and beanies for only $20 bucks each, so feel free to grab our merch and pick it up when you come flying!
Buy one now!

Our Gift Certificates are $285 each - for an hour of flight time, and you can purchase multiple hours!
If you hate the idea of doing this by a form, feel free to contact us today.


EXPIRATION: Our gift cards are valid for up to five years, so if you want to time your flight to a specific date (or season), no problem!
REFUNDS: Unfortunately, we cannot offer refunds, returns, or exchanges for Gift Cards!
It may seem obvious, but we have to say that our gift cards can only be redeemed at our two locations, and are not a financial product,
not an open-loop gift card, nor a form of currency!

Highlights

  • Start Flying

    Here's why we're a great choice for your training!
    We have three key elements to our schools that guarantee excellence:

    • 1. Instructor Quality
    • 2. Our outstanding safety record
    • 3. The quantity and quality of our planes

    We are more than willing to spend time with you to answer your questions, take you out to the flight line to let you look at the equipment, show you the equipment and answer all of your "what does this do" questions!

    We want you to do a 'vibe' check; use our Discovery Flight to see if you "mesh" with your instructor's style.

    We have in-House maintenance through our sister company, Markham Aviation Services, so with on-site maintenance and certified A&P mechanics we generally have lower downtime for repairs.
    We use the Piper Warrior for all PPL training, so you never have to wait for your type of plane to come back from the shop.

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Who We Are

We've been training for

Who We Are

Meriden Aviation Center is a centrally located Connecticut flight school serving, Meriden, Cheshire, Wallingford, Middlefield, Middletown area and beyond. Come to us for all your training needs, including complex endorsements.

We are more than willing to spend time with you to answer your questions, take you out to the flight line to let you look at the planes and climb into the cockpit, show you the equipment and answer all of your "what does this do" questions!

Use our Discovery Flight to see if you "mesh" with your instructor's style, and if we have a student scheduled, come watch us preflight, and spend more time when we return.

Or celebrate a birthday, anniversary, retirement at 3000 feet! We'll make your celebration even more memorable! And what a place to pop the question to that special someone!

The only way to truly tell if you want to learn to fly is to get up there and fly an airplane. Book an intro flight with Meriden Aviation Center today to get started.

What We Do

We do it all, we will get you flying!

Here's why we're a great choice for your training!
We have three key elements to our schools that guarantee excellence:

  • 1. Instructor Quality
  • 2. Our outstanding safety record
  • 3. The quantity and quality of our planes

What Our Students Say

And boy are we proud of them!

  • Mike B

    "I got my PPL in December and have already taken the wife to Block Island and Martha’s Vineyard..."

    Mike B
  • Alex D.

    "They were impressive, my passion for flying led me to the Meriden Aviation Center."

    Alex D
  • Avery T

    "The folks at Meriden are great, they made the whole experience amazing!"

    Avery T
  • Charles L

    "From the first intro flight to the final checkride, it has been a blast!"

    Charles L
  • Chris C

    "I loved my instructor, Zev, he got me over the finish line!"

    Chris C
  • David L

    "Weather and scheduling weren't standing in my way! Thanks MAC"

    David L
  • Michael S

    "I have always wanted to fly, and these folks made it possible with great planes and terrific teachers"

    Michael S
  • Brian W

    "Everything about this place was right, two locations, lots of planes, a simulator, and great teachers!"

    Brian W