Get a DISCOVERY FLIGHT for $150
"LEARN TO FLY "
Comprehensive Personalized Instruction
Primary and Instrument Rated Pilot Training
Serving Knox and Surrounding Counties
About Us
Phil Taffin CFII
Phil has always had a love for flying.
He earned his private pilot's license in 1997, at the Ashland County, Ohio Airport, then known as Johnston Aviation. After moving to the San Luis Valley in Colorado, Phil earned his Certified Flight Instructors License, where he began private instruction. Since then, he has successfully completed the qualification for instrument instruction . Phil is the owner operator of Taffin Air and serves Knox County, Ohio and surrounding areas. He has never had an accident or incident in his flying career. Phil is enthusiastic about flying and wants to pass that enthusiasm on to his students . You will enjoy your time in the seat with Phil. He makes training fun and enjoyable!
Individual Personalized Training
Start training for an exciting new career or hobby as a pilot! If you've never taken a ride in an airplane, you are in for an exciting new adventure. Flying opens up a whole new perspective of how you see the world. It can also lead to a new career, or just maybe a new hobby for the weekends. Whether you just want to fly over town or view the countryside, a view from the air is like no other. There are many choices when it comes to an aviation career. Primary private pilot training is your FIRST step. Call today!
Our Mission
"Learning to fly should be a fun experience. I am committed to my students in helping them to become an accomplished flyer. My goal is to provide enjoyable training in a relaxed and friendly environment in order that students may gain the understanding and knowledge needed for safe and proficient handling of the aircraft." Phil Taffin CFII
Our services
Individual Personalized Instruction - Discovery Flights and Flight Reviews
Individual Personalized Instruction - Discovery Flights and Flight Reviews
We offer Primary and Instrument ground and flight instruction, Flight Reviews for licensed pilots, and "Discovery" flights for those who have never experienced flying before.
Plane Rental
Individual Personalized Instruction - Discovery Flights and Flight Reviews
Available for rent.
Piper Cherokee PA28 140
Up to date GPS Navigation
Hangared at Knox County Airport.
Testimonials
The discovery flight was awesome! I was actually able to take the controls the first time up and perform "straight and level flght".
Instruction and Rental Fees
Based out of Knox County Airport, Mount Vernon, Ohio
Flight and Ground Instruction
- $60 per hour - Primary
- $70 - Instrument
Plane Rental - $110 per hour. (Dry)
(Fuel purchase additional as determined by airport pricing)
Flight Reviews - $150
Discovery Flight - $150 (Fuel included)
{Student pilots must purchase instruction in addition to plane rental cost.}
Pricing does not include tax
Based out of Knox County Airport, Mount Vernon, Ohio
Based out of Knox County Airport, Mount Vernon, Ohio
Based out of Knox County Airport, Mount Vernon, Ohio
Kinney Road
Mount Vernon, Ohio
740-397-9647
Who Qualifies?
Based out of Knox County Airport, Mount Vernon, Ohio
Based out of Knox County Airport, Mount Vernon, Ohio
Flying is for men and women of all ages. The minimum age requirement for obtaining your private license is 17, but training can begin even earlier.
Maybe you started a flight training program but never finished.
Are you in need of a Flight Review, or are you a "Rusty" pilot in need of a refresher course?
Maybe you have never been in an airplane.....take a "Discovery Flight"
(must have valid government picture ID and Birth Certificate)