KBIV · WEST MICHIGAN REGIONAL AIRPORT · HOLLAND, MI
Holland’s flight school. West Michigan’s premier flight training.
From your first Discovery Flight to your flight instructor certificate, train with professional pilots who hold every lesson to a written syllabus, a safety system and a checkride-ready standard.
30+ years
of flight instruction in Holland, continuing the Tulip City Air Service legacy
Zero → CFII
Private, Instrument, Commercial, CFI and CFII under one roof
★★★★★
5.0 rating from 24 Google reviews
ATP-owned
Owned and led by an airline transport pilot and jet captain
STEP 01 · DISCOVERY FLIGHT
START HERE
Take the controls on day one.
Not sure flying is for you? A 30-minute Discovery Flight is the honest way to find out. You’ll sit in the left seat, fly the airplane with a certified instructor beside you, and log your first flight time.
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Preflight the airplane with your instructor and learn what pilots check before every flight
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Fly the Lake Michigan shoreline when weather allows
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The time counts toward your Private Pilot certificate
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Makes a great gift: buy now and schedule whenever the recipient is ready
TRAINING PROGRAMS
Every certificate, one standard.
Structured Part 61 training built on Sporty’s syllabi, so you always know what today’s lesson is, why it matters and what comes next.
PPL · 14 CFR 61.109
Private Pilot
The foundation. Learn to fly safely and confidently, carry passengers and explore Michigan on your own.
FAA minimum
40 hrs
IR · 14 CFR 61.65
Instrument Rating
Fly in the clouds and Michigan’s real-world weather. The rating that makes you a far safer, more useful pilot.
Instrument time
40 hrs
CPL · 14 CFR 61.129
Commercial Pilot
Precision flying at a professional standard, and the certificate that lets you get paid to fly.
Total time
250 hrs
CFI · CFII
Flight Instructor
Learn to teach. Build hours as an instructor on the fastest, most common path to an airline or corporate career.
Prerequisite
Commercial + IR
HP · 14 CFR 61.31(f)
High-Performance
Step up to our 230 HP Cessna 182 with a G5 panel, ADS-B In/Out and autopilot.
Aircraft
Cessna 182
BFR · IPC
Currency & Proficiency
Flight reviews, instrument proficiency checks, and ground and flight refreshers built around your goals.
Format
Tailored
YOUR FLIGHT PATH
From first flight to professional pilot.
A clear route with milestones you can see. Hour minimums are a floor, not a finish line. You advance when you’re proficient.
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WEEK 1
Discovery Flight
Take the controls and meet your instructor.
MONTHS 1–6
Private Pilot
Medical, ground school, first solo, cross-countries, checkride.
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Instrument Rating
Fly by reference to instruments in real Michigan weather.
250 HRS
Commercial Pilot
Build time, refine precision, earn the right to be paid.
CAREER
CFI & CFII
Teach, build hours and launch your professional career.
WHY 4 ONE AIR
Trained the way professionals fly.
Our instructors bring airline-transport and corporate-jet discipline to every lesson in a Cessna. That means checklists that are read, verified and touched, real decision-making and no shortcuts.
Safety first, in writing
A Safety Management System lets every student and renter report concerns directly to management. Aircraft are maintained by an independent certified maintenance team.
A syllabus, not guesswork
Sporty’s Private, Instrument and Commercial syllabi keep every lesson structured, measurable and on track for the checkride.
Professional instructors
Easy scheduling
Owned and led by an ATP, CFI, CFII and MEI who flies corporate and charter jets. Instructors are hired against the FAA flight instructor standards.
Book aircraft and instructors, see your training records and file squawks online through Flight Circle.
DUAL INSTRUCTION · CESSNA 152
THE FLEET
Well-kept Cessnas, ready to fly.
Train in the most proven airplanes in aviation, from the Cessna 152 trainer to an IFR-equipped 172 and a high-performance 182.
Cessna 152
$125/hr
Primary trainer · Private Pilot
+ $14.04/hr fuel surcharge
2 seats · 110 HP
Cessna 172
$165/hr
IFR trainer · Instrument & CFI
+ $21.06/hr fuel surcharge
4 seats · 160 HP · WAAS GPS · Dual G5
Cessna 182 TAA
$210/hr
High-performance · Commercial
+ $32.76/hr fuel surcharge
230 HP · 2× G5 · ADS-B In/Out · Autopilot
TRANSPARENT PRICING
What will your training cost?
No phone call needed. Pick a program, then move the sliders to build a realistic estimate with our published rates.
OUR TRAINING PHILOSOPHY
Every great flight starts with a checklist.
Memory fails. Discipline doesn’t. We teach the read, verify and touch habits professional crews rely on, so good decisions become automatic long before your checkride.
BEYOND THE FLIGHT SCHOOL
Pilot services for owners and operators.
CONTRACT PILOTS
Single, twin and jet
Professional pilots covering most single and twin piston aircraft, with jet PIC and SIC available.
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Ferry flights
Need your airplane moved for maintenance, a sale or a new home base? Our pilots will bring it there.
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Aircraft leaseback
Offset the cost of ownership by putting your airplane to work on our training line.
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Charter brokering
We match your trip with the right aircraft and operator, and handle the logistics.
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Aircraft rental
Checked-out pilots can rent our fleet for proficiency, cross-countries or a weekend trip.
QUESTIONS
Before you start
Can’t find your answer? Call (616) 344-6767 and talk to an instructor.
Do I need any flying experience to start?
No. Every one of our students starts from zero. Your first lesson is often your Discovery Flight, and from there we build systematically from basic aircraft control to solo flight to your checkride.
How old do I have to be?
There is no minimum age to start training, and we’ve trained students as young as 12. FAA milestones apply: you must be 16 to solo and 17 to earn your Private Pilot certificate.
Do I need a medical certificate?
You’ll need an FAA medical certificate before you solo. Most students get a third-class medical early in training. Ask us for a list of Aviation Medical Examiners near Holland and Grand Rapids.
How long does it take to get my Private Pilot certificate?
It depends on how often you fly. Students who fly two or three times a week and study between lessons finish fastest. Flying consistently saves both time and money.
Is financing available?
Yes. Financing options are available for flight training. Ask us for details when you book.