Giving Wings to your Dreams since 1955
All CEFS aircraft (except the 152) GPS systems are kept up with a current Garmin Aviation subscription for all US (east, central, west) NAV, Terrain, Obstacle, and Safe-Taxi where applicable.
We want you to have available and use all technology to your advantage for a safe sortie.
Who we are:
Curtis Eads Flight School (CEFS) is the oldest continuously active Title 14 CFR Part 61 flight school in southeastern Virginia.
We are based at Suffolk Executive Airport (KSFQ), Suffolk Virginia USA. We also run a satellite operation at Newport-News Williamsburg Intl. (KPHF) in care of Atlantic Aviation Inc.
What we do:
We offer primary and advanced flight training, aircraft rental and Discovery Flights only to english-proficient US Citizens under Title 14 CFR Part 91 operational rules.
We focus on training dedicated aviation people to enjoy travel and fly safely at all times.
CEFS training offers:
PPL - Private Pilot.
Inst/Com - Instrument and Commerical.
CFI - Certified Flight Instructor.
CFII - Certified Instrument Flight Instructor.
ATP - Airline Transport Pilot.
We offer complex endorsement in the Piper(s).
We offer high-performance endorsement in the Cessna T182T and complex high-performance endorsement in the Piper Seneca II.
We offer training in both SEL and MEL aircraft as applicable.
We have Designated Pilot Examiners (DPE's) available to us.
What we do not do:
CEFS does not offer light sport pilot training regardless of the new FAA Matrix ruling. The Cessna 152 and 172 aircraft are not light sport airplanes.
CEFS does not conduct sight-seeing flights or engage charter-on-demand business (Part 135 operations).
CEFS is not a foreign pilot mill. We do not employ, provide instruction to, rent aircraft or offer Discovery Flights to foreign nationals or anyone who is not english-proficient.
CEFS does not employ any services to harrass Customers with unwanted email, text or phone calls.
This CEFS website does not put cookies on your computer nor display farce third-party advertising. If you select a link on this site to a vendor the CEFS no-cookie policy cannot be guaranteed.
A Little History:
Curtis and Ruby Eads started their flight school in 1955 as a family business at what then was called the Portsmouth Airport (now Hampton Roads Executive Airport (KPVG)).
They were are remarkable couple who taught hundeds to fly (including their son Curtis Jr. "Butch") from 1955 until Curtis' passing in 2001. Ruby continued their business until her passing in 2006. The Eads family were favorably well known to the FAA and General Aviation community all over the region.
Curtis was honored by induction into the Virginia Aeronautical History Society in 1996.
We of Aerofeather Aviation Inc., as a subsequent owner/operator of Curtis Eads Flight School relocated this business to Suffolk Executive Airport (KSFQ) on 1-Jan-2018 and continue to honor the legacy of the Eads name and reputation for quality aircraft and structured flight training from primary to instrument/commerical/CFI/CFII/ATP ratings in both SEL and MEL aircraft.
Proceeding Forward:
While "Giving Wings to Your Dreams" since 1955 our continuing goal is to provide Safe, Legal and Mission Ready Aircraft with Competent Instructors.
We teach english proficient American Citizens to fundamentally fly safely and how to travel and integrate into the National Airspace System.
The question remains: Do you see yourself as a safe, qualified pilot? It requires your disiplined commitment to learn from experienced instructors and remain proficient.
The next question will be evaluated: Do we at CEFS see you as a safe qualifed pilot? Be prepared to progress and continually function at the top of your appropriate level of knowledge and skill.
Our Aircraft Rental Agreement and Training Standards are stringent and require your unreserved diligence to do business with CEFS.
Call us and lets discuss a successful path for you and have a clear understanding of expectations.
CEFS reserves the right at any time to change any operational and/or business requirements specific to any Customer to manage risk and exceed minimum safety standards.
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