Build the cockpit discipline, situational awareness, and professional decision-making that airline recruiters are looking for. Accelerated flight training under active professional pilots at Magnolia Aviation Academy in Atlanta (KLZU) and Memphis (2M8).
Take the controls with a $200 Discovery Flight. This 2-hour experience includes 1 hour of ground briefing to master pre-flight controls, and 1 hour in the air taking the controls beside a captain. 100% of this flight time counts directly toward your pilot license.
Sit down with our admissions advisors at Magnolia Aviation Academy to build a transparent, realistic training schedule. No hidden fees - just a clear roadmap. Review our financing options to get started.
Hear from the pilots training at Magnolia Aviation Academy every day. From first flight to commercial flight instructor certification, see what makes our airline-modeled environment different.
5.0
"This school is so professionally run. They currently fly modern, glass cockpit RV-12’s. Training out of a towered airport like LZU provides a lot of great experience communicating with ATC and you won’t burn as much Hobbs time as at PDK. This school is new and growing quickly. You can be everything from a sport pilot to a commercial pilot with this program.
I highly recommend it."
Drew Suiter
5.0
"Great customer service, knowledgeable and capable instructors. Focus not just on passing the test but also being a professional in the aviation community. Modern equipment with an emphasis on consistency of training and leveraging tech to be better aviators. Also dog friendly."
Steven Wood
5.0
"Love the instructors and the staff, came out to meet some of the instructors and ended up talking to the owner, and seeing their top of the line planes."
Kris
5.0
"Ive been to a lot of flight schools and this is the most professional and well developed I've seen yet. they had a full program to start me off from zero experience to airline ready. they were all so warm and welcoming. I went up on a discovery flight and it was so amazing over lake Lanier. Bud one of the owner took so much time explaining the programs to me and put me at ease that anyone could do it. I couldn't recommend another flight school more."
Philip Montalvo
5.0
"The Magnolia team is elite! They have a phenomenal instructor team and utilize state of the art technology to run the business which is very unique to them. In addition to being professionals, they’re great with kids! My 11 year old just started his pilot track and they’re great with him. Very satisfied!"
Justin Gillispie
5.0
"I love this flight school. The staff and instructors are awsome. And they genuinely invested in student sucess. They don't just teach you to become a pilot, but they also teach you how to become a safe pilot. The environment is very welcoming, especially for students and anyone who is new to aviation. I would definitely recommend this school for anyone considering flight training."
Long Pham
Whether you train at Magnolia Aviation Academy in Atlanta or Memphis, your training airport is a critical part of your learning. Our dual campuses expose you to the exact airspace environments that prepare you for a real commercial career. Check our campus locations.
Train in one of the most active GA airports near Atlanta with Magnolia Aviation Academy. Flying in towered, controlled airspace builds strong radio communication. View our flight instructors based here.
Explore Atlanta CampusTrain in lower-congestion airspace near Memphis with Magnolia Aviation Academy. Charles Baker Airport supports highly focused, accelerated training progress. View our Memphis flight team.
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Teaching is the ultimate masterclass in aviation - the bridge between holding a commercial pilot license and landing a professional airline job. Our intensive program at Magnolia Aviation Academy turns foundational skills into high-level instructional mastery so you can teach with discipline and build ATP hours with confidence. Learn more about our training standards.
Whether you are starting from zero or accelerating toward a professional cockpit, Magnolia Aviation Academy gives you a structured path. Explore the career pathways built by active captains to produce airline-ready pilots.
Go from zero experience to certified commercial pilot.
Learn More About Program Airline path, best for career-focused students.
Train in our modern light sport fleet and start flying with a simpler flight training pathway.
Learn More About Program Best for recreational flying and LSA training.
Talk to admissions and map a clear path into professional flight training.
Learn More About Program Best for future pilots starting from zero.
Expand your flying capabilities. Learn to navigate purely by reference to cockpit instruments.
Learn More About Program Essential step for career pilots and weather safety.Flight training at Magnolia Aviation Academy is a serious step, and clear answers matter. Use these questions to understand your path and choose the program that fits your goals. For a complete list of answers, explore our full FAQ directory.
You get complete pricing transparency: the dual CFI & CFII Academy is $13,699, a CFI-only rating is $10,399, and the CFII-only add-on is $4,299. This includes 50 hours of in-person ground prep, up to 18 flight hours in glass-cockpit aircraft, and all required lesson outlines so you are fully prepared for your checkride from day one.
Yes, you can spread your training costs into predictable monthly payments. We partner with premier aviation lenders like Stratus Financial and Flight Training Finance, and offer flexible deposit options through Klarna, so you can focus 100% of your energy on your training without upfront financial stress.
No. All your core study guides, lesson plans, and flight hours are covered in the upfront course price. Your only additional costs are external examiner fees (paid directly to the DPE), FAA written exam fees, and optional housing. If you need a spin endorsement, we can add it seamlessly for $450.
You can train at either of our premier locations: Atlanta, GA (KLZU - Gwinnett County Airport) or Memphis, TN (2M8 - Charles W. Baker Airport). Our Atlanta campus offers controlled, towered airspace that builds elite radio communication, while our Memphis campus features lower-congestion airspace ideal for rapid, highly focused progress.
To make your transition seamless, we have negotiated discounted lodging and hotel block rates close to both our Atlanta and Memphis campuses. This allows you to relocate stress-free and dedicate 100% of your attention to the intensive 25-day academy timeline.
Yes. You are welcome to schedule a private tour at either campus to inspect our modern glass-cockpit fleet, visit our classrooms, and sit down with our admissions team. If you are relocating, we can also organize a virtual briefing to review your training schedule.
You get a structured, high-standards program featuring 50 hours of intensive in-person ground school specifically designed to conquer the FAA oral exam. We also handle the scheduling and coordination of your FAA checkride with trusted local examiners, removing the logistical headache so you can focus solely on your flight prep.
We limit our cohorts to a maximum of 12 candidates. This creates a collaborative, interactive environment where you practice teaching lessons to your peers and receive immediate feedback. You build real classroom confidence and a strong professional network, avoiding the isolated self-study common in other programs.
Because our academy is founded and led by active professional pilots, your training incorporates airline Crew Resource Management (CRM) and commercial-level cockpit discipline. You don't just learn to pass a test; you build the professional decision-making habits and leadership skills that airline recruiters value most.
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Flight training at Magnolia Aviation Academy is a serious step, and who stands beside you on the ramp matters. Get to know the active professional pilots and certified flight instructors who will guide your progress under standard-setting professional discipline. Explore our instructor directory.
CEO
Lawrenceville, GA
Lead Flight Instructor
Lawrenceville, GA
Base Manager
Lawrenceville, GA
Chief Barking Officer
Lawrenceville, GA
Lead Flight Instructor
Millington, TN
Your training at Magnolia Aviation Academy is shaped by more than aircraft and lesson plans. Learn our history and meet our team to know the people who will guide your next step in aviation.
COO / CTO
Lawrenceville, GA
CFI
Lawrenceville, GA
Front Desk
Lawrenceville, GA
CFI
Millington, TN
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