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Enjoy the Emerald Coast of Florida while learning to fly in Panama City Beach!

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WELCOME

WELCOME

Patriot Pilot Academy is a full-service flight training center located at the Panama City Beaches International Airport.​

Whether you are interested in taking a discovery flight, or you’re ready to pursue the next level in your aviation training, our professional flight training team has you covered.  We provide flight training to those interested in learning for recreation and an academy program for those striving to become a professional pilot.​

With onsite management and a scheduling team, we guide you with the tools you need to reach your goals.
At Patriot Pilot Academy, we are committed to providing the highest quality education focused on leadership, innovation and advanced skills. Our pleasure/business program AND our career programs are flexible to meet your individual needs.  No two people learn the same way or at the same speed.  We pride ourselves on closely monitoring each student and modifying their program as necessary for maximum efficiency.​

LETS GO FLY

LET'S GO FLYING

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DISCOVERY FLIGHT

Experience the thrill of flying with us!

Expeirence the thrill of flying with one FULL hour of flight instruction flying with Patriot Pilot Academy’s Discovery Flight. This introductory flight lesson is the perfect opportunity to get into the air in an aircraft, with the guidance of our experienced instructors.

Ground Briefing and 1 hour flight

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Private Pilot

AVERAGE TIME ​Average 45 hours in the aircraft 30 hours of ground instruction 30 hours of flight instruction OTHER FEES TO CONSIDER Books, ground school course, and required pilot supplies Written Exam Fee Checkride Fee ✔ Pay as you go  ✔ Start anytime ✔ Financing through Stratus Financial

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Instrument Rating

AVERAGE TIME Average 50 hours in the aircraft 30 hours of ground instruction 40 hours of flight instruction OTHER FEES TO CONSIDER Books, online ground school, and required pilot supplies Written Exam Fee Checkride Fee * The instrument requires 50 hours of cross-country PIC. The training has approximately 20 hours included.

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Career Pilot Package

AVERAGE TIME ​275 hours in aircraft Private Pilot Certificate Instrument Rating Commercial Pilot Certificate (ASEL) CFI - Certified Flight Instructor CFII - Certified Flight Instructor, Instrument ME - Multi-Engine Commercial MEI - Multi-Engine Commercial CFI Interview with Patriot Pilot Academy and other school partners as desired.

AVERAGE COST & PACKAGES

AVERAGE COST & PACKAGES

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Multi-Engine Add On to
Commercial Pilot Certificate

​Up to 10 hours in the aircraft 5 hours of ground instruction 8.5 hours of flight instruction All ground supplies Or Pay as you go

Cost $5,995

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30 Day CFI & CFII Boot Camp

​Up to 15 hours in the aircraft 100+ hours of classroom ground instruction 15 hours of flight instruction 10 hours One-On-One Ground Instruction All required pilot supplies * This course is designed for those that are current and proficient in the airplane and you must have the FOI and FIA written exams passed to enroll.

Cost $5,995

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Other Package Options

​Multi-Engine Time Building 50 & 100 Hour Packages Cessna 172 Time Building 50 & 100 hour Packages Military Conversion Courses Guided Adventure Travel Packages Bahamas, Coast to Coast, Grand Canyon, Mountain Flying Adventures, anywhere you want to go!

Cost Varies

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24/7 Schedule Support

At Patriot Pilot Academy, we are as paperless as possible.  We use a modern online flight training and aircraft management system to manage our records, training, files, dispatching and aircraft maintenance. 

With this software, you will have access to the most up-to-date information on your training progress, scheduled flights and access to our flight training support documents and more.

OUR TEAM

MEET OUR TEAM

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Chad Kotajarvi
Director / Owner

Director of Operations

Chad Kotajarvi has a passion for flight training.  He strives to make every students experience as unique as they are.  "We understand each person may need a little different approach to have a smooth landing."  
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NEWS & EVENTS

Stay tuned for the Summer Schedule

June 28, 2025 - FAASTeam Meeting - Topic TBA
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850-900-9191 - Pleasure / Business Program

KECP Northwest Florida Beaches

5337 Johnny Reaver Road

Panama City, FL 32409

WE MAKE IT EASY

Our experienced team of flight instructors is here to guide you through every step of your flight training journey. If you're training for your private pilot for pleasure flying or commercial pilot to fly for a career; we have the knowledge and expertise to help you achieve your goals on time and on budget. 

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