Unlock the skies and turn your childhood dreams into reality with world-class flight training designed to fit your goals. Whether you are chasing a thrilling new hobby or launching an exciting aviation career, our expert instructors will guide you through every step on your journey.
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Hornbill Aviation is a small, independently owned flight school located on the quiet west side of the Reno airport. Led by longtime Reno aviator Trygve Inda, who has flown GA aircraft across 42 states and 11 countries, you will find a welcoming environment designed to turn your passion for flight into reality, whether stepping into a cockpit for the very first time or chasing an advanced rating.
Train in our dependable Piper Cherokee 180s, the ideal stable platform for mastering precise handling and building real-world flight confidence.
Sharpen your critical flight skills in our advanced AATD flight simulator, the perfect tool for mastering instrument procedures year-round.
Learn from our experienced, independent flight instructors dedicated to personalized coaching and helping you achieve your aviation goals.
Enjoy competitive, transparent hourly rates designed to keep your flight training accessible while delivering exceptional quality.
Every captain in command of an airliner remembers their first flight in a small airplane. Start making memories today.
Learning to fly will bring you into the very small group of people who have earned the right and privilege to slip the surly bonds of earth.
Whether you are chasing the thrill of weekend getaways or building the foundation for a professional career, your journey starts right here. From your very first flight to the most advanced certificates, Hornbill Aviation supports you every step of the way with experienced instructors, tailored training, and an unwavering commitment to safety, providing the ideal environment to turn your aviation dreams into reality.
Your journey begins here. Experience flight in a small aircraft and take the controls for the first time alongside an expert instructor.
Build confidence and mastery by learning fundamental aerodynamics, navigation, and aircraft handling, transforming you from a curious passenger into a safe, capable pilot in command.
Unlock new horizons by learning to navigate solely by reference to instruments, ensuring precision, safety, and ultimate confidence through changing weather conditions and low visibility.
Refine your maneuvers, elevate your precision, and build professional-grade aeronautical knowledge as you take the vital step toward turning your passion for aviation into a rewarding career.
Share your passion for flight by guiding future aviators through comprehensive flight training, cementing your own aviation mastery while shaping the next generation of capable pilots.
A membership will save you money, especially when you are training for a new certificate or rating.
Become a member of the Hornbill Lounge and enjoy discounted aircraft rental, unlimited access to maintain your instrument currency with our FAA-Certified AATD simulator, and free refreshments.
Not only can we teach you to fly, but we can assist with other aviation needs as well.
Maintain not only your currency, but also your proficiency in both VFR and IFR operations with our team of instructors.
If you are from out of the area we can assist with locating quilified A&P mechanics to look over your potential new purchase.
Strong pilot skills start on the ground. We will help you pass the written test and can offer a mock oral exam to prepare for your checkride.
Some of our instructors may be able to help you move your airplane across the country. Please reach out to us for more information.
Need a checkride and can't find a DPE in your area? We can help you find a local DPE and get on their schedule to earn your certificates.
Get an insurance checkout, transition training, and have an experienced instructor help you bring your new bird home.
The Great Hornbill is a massive, majestic forest bird measuring over 4 feet long with an impressive 5-foot wingspan. Sporting a bright casque on a curved bill, it can live 50 years. That remarkable wingspan and affinity for the skies inspired our name, bringing a distinctive identity to flight training in Reno.
