Airplane Flight School in Hawaii

Mauna Loa Aero is a premier Part 61 flight training school, based in Hawaii. From mountains up to 13,796 feet (4,200 meters), ridge and valley flying, and access to both untowered and Honolulu Class Bravo airports, we offer the widest variety of flight profiles and experiences possible. The mild climate of Hawaii allows us more flyable days per year than nearly any other location in the United States.
Image

World-Class Instructors

Image

Our instructors have thousands of hours across decades of experience, and are well-versed in our training environment. Our structured one-on-one training allows for a personalized fit for your schedule, and our instructors' high standards of excellence ensure that you will complete your training as prepared as possible for the next step in your aviation career.

Whether you're looking for a private pilot certification, a commercial pilot certification, or are looking to teach future students to fly, we're well-suited to give you the education you're looking for.

Fixed Wing or Rotary

For those looking to fly rotary-wing aircraft, we offer a number of certifications for you as well.

Whether you're looking to earn your private certification, commercial certification, or are looking to fly turbine helicopters, our fleet of aircraft can teach you what you need to excel.

Learn to fly these aircraft above beautiful Hawaii, in the most complete training environment possible.

A parked helicopter and an airplane taking off