Flight school near Clearwater, FL
Clearwater-area students can train with Legends Aviation Academy at Lakeland Linder International Airport (KLAL), a drive east across Tampa Bay and along I-4. Legends is a family-owned Part 61 flight school, around since 1989, training Private Pilot through CFI with one-on-one instructors, plus tailwheel training in a Piper Super Cub. Private Pilot is estimated at $9,725 at FAA minimums, paid as you go.
- To
- KLAL · Lakeland Linder
- Drive
- A drive east across Tampa Bay and along I-4
Clearwater to the field.
A drive east across Tampa Bay and along I-4 from Clearwater — the only part of the trip that happens on the ground.
Why Clearwater students train at Legends
One instructor paired to you, at a family-owned school where you can reach the owners directly.
Tailwheel training in a Piper Super Cub and spin training in our 172s, for real stick-and-rudder skill.
Pay as you go, with no contract: aircraft from $140/hr wet, and buy 10 hours, get 1 free on all training aircraft.
Clearwater → KLAL · Lakeland Linder
Directions from Clearwater →Flight training for Clearwater students
A Private Pilot License at Legends is estimated at $9,725 at FAA minimums, paid lesson by lesson; how often you fly is the biggest factor in the final number.
- 01 Private Pilot LicenseYour gateway to the skies: fly single-engine aircraft anywhere, day or night. This is where most students begin.
- 02 Instrument Rating (IFR)Fly in the clouds. The rating that makes you a safer, more capable pilot in real Florida weather.
- 03 Commercial Pilot License (CPL)Get paid to fly. The certificate that opens a professional flying career.
The training area Clearwater students learn over.
Every lesson flies from Lakeland Linder (KLAL) over Central Florida — a drive east across Tampa Bay and along I-4 from Clearwater.
Flight training near Clearwater: common questions
Something else about training from Clearwater? Call (863) 937-8045.
How far is Legends Aviation Academy from Clearwater?
Legends is at Lakeland Linder International Airport (KLAL), 3600 Drane Field Road in Lakeland, a drive east of Clearwater across Tampa Bay and along I-4.
How much does flight school cost near Clearwater?
At Legends, a Private Pilot License is estimated at $9,725 at FAA minimums, paid lesson by lesson. A Discovery Flight is $99 in a two-seat trainer or $119 in a four-seat.
Can I train on weekends?
Yes, Legends is open Saturday and Sunday. Call (863) 937-8045 to talk through a schedule.
Also serving nearby
N13129 Ready to fly, Clearwater?
Book a Discovery Flight — a drive east across Tampa Bay and along I-4 from Clearwater to the field, and you're in the left seat.
Serving Plant City · Bartow · Tampa · Orlando · Clearwater