Flight instruction in Columbus, OH
Pilots in Columbus and central Ohio can train with an independent CFI/CFII in their own aircraft or one they have access to: private pilot, instrument, and commercial training, flight reviews, IPCs, and safety pilot flying.
Wince Flight Instruction is based in Parkersburg, WV. Columbus is about two hours northwest of Parkersburg, and Noah Wince, an FAA Certified Flight Instructor and Instrument Instructor (CFI/CFII), serves pilots throughout central Ohio.
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
The Columbus area has several general aviation airports around the John Glenn Class C airspace, so training here means regular practice with approach control, towered and non-towered fields, and busy traffic. That's good preparation for flying anywhere.
Nearby airports where instruction can be arranged:
- Ohio State University Airport (Don Scott Field) (OSU), Columbus
- Bolton Field (TZR), Columbus
- Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK), Columbus
- John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH), Columbus
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.
Which Columbus-area airports do you instruct at?
Instruction can be arranged at the airport where your aircraft is based, including Don Scott Field, Bolton Field, and other central Ohio airports. Travel is arranged and quoted before scheduling.
Can I get a flight review or IPC in my own airplane in Columbus?
Yes. Flight reviews and instrument proficiency checks are done in your aircraft and billed for actual instruction time. Completion depends on demonstrated proficiency.