Flight Instruction
At Vector Air, we offer all levels of flight training for individuals who are looking for a new, exciting hobby or planning a career in aviation.
We can assist you with Private Pilot Training, Instrument Certification (IFR), Commercial License, Certificated Flight Instructor rating (CFI), and currency such as Instrument Proficiency and Bi-Annual Flight Reviews (BFR)
With our one-one one dedication to your needs and your schedule, our flight instructors will make your flight training one of the most rewarding and enjoyable experiences of your life.
At Vector Air, we take your flight training very seriously. Jason Hurd, the owner of Vector Air and a 2,500-hour pilot himself, holds our flight instructors to extremely high standards. They are all experienced professionals who draw on on over 100,000 hours of flight time to make sure your flight training experience is fun, efficient and most of all, safe.
Whether you are new to aviation or a seasoned pilot looking to add additional ratings, or polish your skills, our staff is here to guide you along the way.
Discovery Flights
Not sure if you want to commit to Flight Training? We offer Discovery Flights for $99.00 to help you decide! A Discovery Flight is a 1/2 hour flight with a flight instructor. You will be in the pilot seat and will have an opportunity to fly the airplane! Please call 303-664-0633 to make a reservation for your Discovery Flight! Gift Certificates are available!
At Vector Air, we offer all levels of flight training for individuals who are looking for a new, exciting hobby or planning a career in aviation.
We can assist you with Private Pilot Training, Instrument Certification (IFR), Commercial License, Certificated Flight Instructor rating (CFI), and currency such as Instrument Proficiency and Bi-Annual Flight Reviews (BFR)
With our one-one one dedication to your needs and your schedule, our flight instructors will make your flight training one of the most rewarding and enjoyable experiences of your life.
At Vector Air, we take your flight training very seriously. Jason Hurd, the owner of Vector Air and a 2,500-hour pilot himself, holds our flight instructors to extremely high standards. They are all experienced professionals who draw on on over 100,000 hours of flight time to make sure your flight training experience is fun, efficient and most of all, safe.
Whether you are new to aviation or a seasoned pilot looking to add additional ratings, or polish your skills, our staff is here to guide you along the way.
Discovery Flights
Not sure if you want to commit to Flight Training? We offer Discovery Flights for $99.00 to help you decide! A Discovery Flight is a 1/2 hour flight with a flight instructor. You will be in the pilot seat and will have an opportunity to fly the airplane! Please call 303-664-0633 to make a reservation for your Discovery Flight! Gift Certificates are available!
Our Flight Training Philosophy
We understand the substantial investment you are making in your flight training and we are honored that you trust us to provide you instruction.
We are working for you. At Vector Flight Training, we constantly strive for a balance of cost and efficiency in providing flight training. However, safety is our primary goal and we will not sacrifice your safety or the safety of our flight instructors or our aircraft in order to provide you with an accelerated flight training program.
Our objective is to develop safe, proficient pilots. If you share this philosophy, then we may be the right school for you and we look forward to training with you.
We understand the substantial investment you are making in your flight training and we are honored that you trust us to provide you instruction.
We are working for you. At Vector Flight Training, we constantly strive for a balance of cost and efficiency in providing flight training. However, safety is our primary goal and we will not sacrifice your safety or the safety of our flight instructors or our aircraft in order to provide you with an accelerated flight training program.
Our objective is to develop safe, proficient pilots. If you share this philosophy, then we may be the right school for you and we look forward to training with you.
What Does It Take to Become a Private Pilot?
There are some requirements that you must meet in order to be certified as a Private Pilot or a Light Sport Pilot. Your Flight Instructor can give you all the details about these requirements.
While 40 hours of flight time is the minimum required to obtain your Private Pilot certification, the actual number of hours it takes you to complete your training will depend on many factors, including the weather, the frequency of your flights, and your dedication to the task. Your Flight Instructor can explain all of the requirements to you.
You will have to complete three separate tests in order to complete your Private Pilot Certificate - a written exam, and oral exam given by a Designated Examiner and a practical exam, also given by a Designated Examiner. The practical exam is when you and the examiner go fly the airplane!
What Are The Costs Associated with Flight Training?
During your Flight Training you will work with a Flight Instructor who will fly with you and also assist you with your ground school training. Our Flight Instructor rate for both flight training and ground training in a single engine aircraft is currently $65.00 per hour. You will also be paying for Aircraft Rental. You can see our Fleet Rates below. Other costs include pilot supplies, examiner fees and medical exam fees.
You can keep the cost of your flight training down by flying frequently and studying the ground lessons on your own. Of course, your flight instructor can assist you with the ground portion of the training as well.
There are some requirements that you must meet in order to be certified as a Private Pilot or a Light Sport Pilot. Your Flight Instructor can give you all the details about these requirements.
While 40 hours of flight time is the minimum required to obtain your Private Pilot certification, the actual number of hours it takes you to complete your training will depend on many factors, including the weather, the frequency of your flights, and your dedication to the task. Your Flight Instructor can explain all of the requirements to you.
You will have to complete three separate tests in order to complete your Private Pilot Certificate - a written exam, and oral exam given by a Designated Examiner and a practical exam, also given by a Designated Examiner. The practical exam is when you and the examiner go fly the airplane!
What Are The Costs Associated with Flight Training?
During your Flight Training you will work with a Flight Instructor who will fly with you and also assist you with your ground school training. Our Flight Instructor rate for both flight training and ground training in a single engine aircraft is currently $65.00 per hour. You will also be paying for Aircraft Rental. You can see our Fleet Rates below. Other costs include pilot supplies, examiner fees and medical exam fees.
You can keep the cost of your flight training down by flying frequently and studying the ground lessons on your own. Of course, your flight instructor can assist you with the ground portion of the training as well.
Our Fleet
We have several models of Cessna 172's that we use for training.
At Vector Air there are NO CLUB DUES! You pay for Flight Instruction, Ground Instruction, and Aircraft rental. We also carry Pilot Supplies which you will need along the way.
We have several models of Cessna 172's that we use for training.
At Vector Air there are NO CLUB DUES! You pay for Flight Instruction, Ground Instruction, and Aircraft rental. We also carry Pilot Supplies which you will need along the way.
Rental Rates and Avionics Information * Prices subject to change without notice
N4633J
1979 Cessna 172N
160HP / Carb
$146.00/hr wet
- Narco Audio panel CP 136
- Bendix King ADF KR 87
- Narco Com 811
- Narco Com 811
- Narco Nav 825
- Narco Nav 824
- Narco DME 890
- Bendfix King Transponder KT76A
- Zeftronics Intercom SPA 400
1979 Cessna 172N
160HP / Carb
$146.00/hr wet
- Narco Audio panel CP 136
- Bendix King ADF KR 87
- Narco Com 811
- Narco Com 811
- Narco Nav 825
- Narco Nav 824
- Narco DME 890
- Bendfix King Transponder KT76A
- Zeftronics Intercom SPA 400
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N733XB
1977 Cessna 172N 180HP / Carb $161.00/hr wet - King KMA24 Audio Panel - Garmin GNS 430 WAAS/Nav/Com/GPS - King KY97A Comm - King KNS 80 NAV/RNAV/DME - L-3 Lynx NGT-9000 Transponder/ADS-B out In Traffic and Weather/Bluetooth - Telex PC-4 Intercom 4 place |
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N523AB
1999 Cessna 172S 180HP / Fuel Injected $170.00/hr wet - GTN 750 GPS with WAAS touch-screen GPS - Garmin G5 AI - Garmin G5 HSI -GTX 345R ADSB Transponder with ADSB traffic and weather - LED Wingtip Landing Lights and Pulse Lights - New LED Strobes, Beacons and NAV Lights - Bluetooth Aviation Information to IP |
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N64464
1982 Cessna 172P 180HP / Carb $163.00/hr wet - GTN 650 GPS with WAAS touch-screen GPS - Garmin G5 AI - Garmin G5 HSI - GTX 345R ADSB Transponder with ADSB traffic and weather - EI incorporated digital tachometer - Fuel Scan 450 - Pulse landing light |
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N855CP
1998 Cessna 172R 180HP / Fuel Injected $168.00/hr wet - GTN 650 GPS with WAAS touch-screen GPS - GTX 345R ADSB Transponder with ADSB traffic and weather - KAP 140 Auto Pilot - Lynx 3 transponder with ADSB in and out |
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Aircraft Rental
Our fleet of aircraft is also available for rent. Before renting aircraft at Vector Air, we will ask you to complete some paperwork so that we can learn a little bit about you and your flying history. You will be required to do a "check-out" flight with one of our instructors prior to taking an aircraft solo. Once you are checked out you'll be ready to take your friends up for a flight. We'll need a little paperwork from them too. Download our Passenger Waiver of Liability Here!
Please note that Vector Air adheres to a 60-day currency in our aircraft to fly the aircraft solo.
Our fleet of aircraft is also available for rent. Before renting aircraft at Vector Air, we will ask you to complete some paperwork so that we can learn a little bit about you and your flying history. You will be required to do a "check-out" flight with one of our instructors prior to taking an aircraft solo. Once you are checked out you'll be ready to take your friends up for a flight. We'll need a little paperwork from them too. Download our Passenger Waiver of Liability Here!
Please note that Vector Air adheres to a 60-day currency in our aircraft to fly the aircraft solo.
What Our Customers Say About Our Flight School
"I have been involved in aviation for the past seven years both as a student and a Flight Instructor. In my time as a student I have seen very few instructors that have the patience and the knowledge to truly teach a person to fly. An older pilot once told me that it takes a special person to manage the chaos that happens in the cockpit while teaching a person to fly and airplane. Jason Hurd is that "special type of person".
Chris A.
"I have been involved in aviation for the past seven years both as a student and a Flight Instructor. In my time as a student I have seen very few instructors that have the patience and the knowledge to truly teach a person to fly. An older pilot once told me that it takes a special person to manage the chaos that happens in the cockpit while teaching a person to fly and airplane. Jason Hurd is that "special type of person".
Chris A.
Hours of Operation
Flight Training is available seven days a week - Monday through Saturday 8:00am to 5:00pm and Sunday 8:00am to 2:00pm. After hours training is also available. Please speak to your Flight Instructor about flying outside normal business hours.
Flight Training is available seven days a week - Monday through Saturday 8:00am to 5:00pm and Sunday 8:00am to 2:00pm. After hours training is also available. Please speak to your Flight Instructor about flying outside normal business hours.
Vector Air
Erie Municipal Airport (KEIK) 395 Airport Drive Erie Co 80516 303-664-0633 |
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