Flight instruction in Clarksburg, WV
Pilots in Clarksburg, Bridgeport, Fairmont, and the rest of Harrison County can train with an independent CFI/CFII in their own aircraft, starting from North Central West Virginia Airport or the airport where you keep your plane.
Wince Flight Instruction is based in Parkersburg, WV. Clarksburg is about an hour and a half east of Parkersburg on US-50, and Noah Wince, an FAA Certified Flight Instructor and Instrument Instructor (CFI/CFII), serves pilots throughout Harrison County and north-central West Virginia.
What you can train for
Private pilot
From first lesson to checkride, in your own aircraft or one you have access to.
Instrument rating
IFR procedures, approaches, and real-world instrument flying, plus instrument proficiency checks.
Commercial and currency
Commercial training, flight reviews, safety pilot flying, and high performance or complex transitions.
No aircraft is provided. Training is done in your own aircraft or one you rent, share, or otherwise have authorized access to, subject to insurance and aircraft suitability. See Training and Rates.
Airports and local flying
North Central West Virginia Airport in Bridgeport has a long runway and a control tower, which makes it a comfortable place to train for towered operations and instrument approaches.
Nearby airports where instruction can be arranged:
- North Central West Virginia Airport (CKB), Bridgeport
Keep your airplane somewhere else? Instruction can be arranged at the airport where your aircraft is based.
How lessons outside Parkersburg work
Travel is discussed and agreed on before anything is scheduled, so you know the cost up front. To keep travel costs down, lessons are often grouped into longer sessions or back-to-back days. Weather and aircraft availability are confirmed before each trip.
Do you instruct at North Central West Virginia Airport (CKB)?
Yes. Instruction is available at CKB in Bridgeport in your own aircraft or one you have authorized access to. Travel along US-50 from Parkersburg is arranged and quoted before scheduling.
Do you also serve Fairmont and Buckhannon?
Yes. Pilots throughout north-central West Virginia are welcome. Tell me where your aircraft is based and we'll plan from there.