Aircraft
We fly Piper Cherokee 180s providing a safe, forgiving, and reliable flight experience.
Hornbill Aviation Offices
We operate out of the quiet west side of the Reno-Tahoe International Airport in the former Jet West building.
Our facilities
Clean. Quiet. Comfortable.
We have a bright, modern, and welcoming office connected to a cool and quiet briefing room. Snacks and refreshments are available along with various pilot supplies including reference books, view-limiting devices, and noise-cancelling headsets to use during your training.
- A warm and inviting office with free Wifi
- A quiet study, briefing, and checkride room
- A family of pilots sharing their aviation journey
Simulator
We have an FAA-Certified AATD Simulator so you can log time towards your goals.
Meeting Room
For pre and post-flight discussions or checkrides, enjoy this quiet space.
Our Story
A 14-year aviation journey brought us to this moment.
Who We Are
From an African Adventure to the Nevada Skies
Growing up at Lake Tahoe, my aviation journey didn't start with a childhood dream or a local discovery flight — it started halfway across the world in the vastness of Africa. I caught the bug when a friend who flew as a Boeing 777 Captain invited me on an unforgettable adventure. We rented three Cessna 182s in Johannesburg and spent three weeks flying through South Africa, Mozambique, Malawi, Zimbabwe, and Botswana. Navigating endless African landscapes from a small aircraft hooked me instantly.
Returning to the United States with a burning passion for aviation, I jumped straight in, earning my certificates and ratings from private pilot all the way through my instructor credentials. Today, that same sense of adventure and love for exploring the skies drives everything we do here at Hornbill Aviation.
Certified & Insured Instructors
Rigorous Safety Protocols
A Commitment to Aviation Excellence
Individualized Training at Your Pace
14+ Years of Flying Experience
Uncompromising Quality
Our experienced instructors deliver uncompromising safety, building lasting relationships to guide your aviation journey.
Seasoned Professionals
Owned by one of the the area's most trusted flight instructors, having flown for 14 years in 42 states and 11 countries.
Personalized Service
Our flight school provides personalized one-on-one flight training tailored to your unique schedule and learning pace.
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