Sierra Charlie Aviation is committed to providing the best equipment and expert flight instructors to turn your dreams into reality. Our integrated Cessna flight training program includes all training materials, ground school, and the flight time needed to prepare for your checkride.
Embark on a journey where every milestone matters, where each lesson learned elevates your skills to new heights. Part 61 Flight Training goes beyond the…
The pilot training fleet at Sierra Charlie Aviation in Scottsdale, AZ, includes Cessna 172 Skyhawks equipped with the Garmin G1000 NXI glass cockpit. This…
Do you want to become a certified flight instructor (CFI) but are wary of how long it may take? Do you have limited time on your hands but unlimited dreams?…
How Old Do You Have to Be to Get a Pilot’s License in Arizona?
Are you interested in getting a private pilot’s license in Arizona? Perhaps you have questions: How old do you have to be to get one (the short answer: 17…
There are several different types of U.S. pilot licenses a person can earn, and Sierra Charlie Aviation can customize a pilot training program to prepare you…
When you dream of entering the cockpit of an airliner and taking your seat at the controls as the captain, earning your wings will include multi-engine…
Sierra Charlie Aviation Breaks Financing Barriers for Future Pilots
Scottsdale, AZ — February 9th, 2026 — Sierra Charlie Aviation today announced a new financing option through Sallie Mae to help aspiring pilots access and…
Sierra Charlie Purchases Second AL172 Flight Simulator
The ALSIM AL172, built to FAA FTD Level 5 standards and already certified as an AATD, is an exact replica of a brand-new Cessna 172SP Skyhawk with a real…
With a pilot grandfather and flight attendant mother, one would think Scott Campbell, founder of Sierra Charlie Aviation, would have developed an interest in…
Two Years in a Row Sierra Charlie Aviation is Recognized by AOPA
Annually, the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) honors the best flight schools and the best instructors in the industry across the nation. Last…
Sierra Charlie Aviation Attends the Annual FSANA Flight School Operators Conference
The Annual Flight School Operators Conference presented by FSANA will be held February 13-15, 2019. This conference is designed to help flight schools…
Sierra Charlie Aviation is Growing our Fleet, Again
At the beginning of 2019, we had three Cessna 172s, two with G1000 integrated avionics suites (glass cockpits) and one round gauge. As we gained new students…
Pilots and recruiters from Republic Airways hosted an interview preparation workshop at Sierra Charlie Aviation for our students on July 18th. They walked us…
Our First Airline Meet & Greet was a Massive Success!
On March 27, 2019, Republic Airways came to Sierra Charlie Aviation to share information about their company and to meet our students. Even in our larger…