About Mauna Loa Aero
Part 61 Flight School, based in beautiful Hawaii
Mauna Loa Aero is one of the premier flight schools in the United States, backed by a Part 61 and 141 certification*. With a wide variety of flight profiles, top-tier instructors, access to airports on two islands, and a well-maintained fleet of aircraft, we offer the most complete flight training possible.
* part 141 only available for Private, Instrument, Commercial ASEL and Commercial AMEL add ons
Ready to take to the skies?
A Strong Foundation
Founded in 1992, Mauna Loa Helicopters has long been the gold standard of flight training schools, with scores of graduates across the world testifying to our low instructor-to-student ratio, friendly atmosphere, and unparalleled attention to detail. As we have grown, we have been bringing those high standards to fixed-wing training and have now begun a part 61-certified school to facilitate a more complete training.
The Certification You Need
With a wide variety of certifications available and staff with real-world experience using those certifications, we will help you achieve your goals. From single-engine private pilots to multi-engine flight instructors, we can help you start your flight training adventure!
Accelerated Multi-Engine Course
In addition to our standard certifications, we offer an accelerated multi-engine add-on course, allowing you to complete your multi-engine certification in as little as one week! View our accelerated multi-engine page to get started!