Flight Training

In addition to the flight training offered to academic students, The Ohio State University Flight Training Clinic offers flight training services to the general public. Flight Training Clinic students use the same aircraft as the academic students and have the option to follow the same Part 141 training outline as the academic students or to train Part 61. The Flight Training Clinic has the added flexibility of being able to train students in their own aircraft and the ability to customize a training program to meet a student’s needs. With eighteen training aircraft, two simulators, and over twenty instructors, the Flight Training Clinic is ready to begin your training. If you would like more information, please download an informational packet or contact:

Flight Training Clinic Manager | Ann Dee Hamilton | 614.292.5473 | ahamilton@osuairport.org

Location

The Flight Training Clinic is located at The Ohio State University Airport adjacent to Hangar 5. Hangar 5 is located on the east side of the main parking lot, and the flight education building is attached to the hangar. The address is:

Front Desk: 614.292.5614 | bstrzempkowski@osuairport.org

Aircraft and Simulators

Cessna 152

The Cessna 152 has been a primary trainer for The Ohio State University for the past 25 years. The airplane itself is regarded as being one of the best trainers ever built, and more pilots have trained in the Cessna 150/152 than any other airplane. Many pilots regard the Cessna 152 as being very easy to fly, very forgiving, and able to withstand those “less than perfect” landings that do occasionally happen as a new student begins their training.

The Cessna 152 is built out of aluminum, has two seats, and a single Lycoming engine capable of producing 110 horsepower. The airplane will cruise around 100 miles per hour, and with a 26-gallon fuel capacity, it has a range of approximately 350 miles. Ohio State’s Cessna 152’s are all certified for day and night operations (as are all of our airplanes) and are normally used for private pilot training.

Cessna 172

You are now looking at the most popular type of airplane ever built. Cessna began building the 172 in 1956, and still continues to build them today. Over 50,000 examples have been delivered, and this airplane has one of the best safety records of any airplane, ever. The Cessna 172 has been used as a trainer, a family airplane, a business airplane, and has even been used by the United States Air Force for their training purposes.

Ohio State has a large fleet of Cessna 172’s that are used for private pilot training, instrument pilot training, and commercial pilot training, as well as currency training and introduction rides. Like its smaller brother the Cessna 152, the Cessna 172 is made out of aluminum and has a 160 horsepower Lycoming engine. The Cessna 172 can cruise as high as 140 miles per hour, has four seats, and with a total of 40 gallons of fuel, the airplane can travel up to 500 miles. Also, all of Ohio State’s Cessna 172’s are equipped with state-of-the-art IFR-approved GPS units for use during instrument pilot training.

Cessna 210

Ohio State owns a beautiful late model Cessna 210. Cessna designed the 210 to be one of the biggest and best single engine airplanes around, and Ohio State’s airplane is a wonderful example.   Ohio State’s Cessna 210 is powered by a 300 horsepower Continental engine and can be configured for either four or six seats. The airplane has a total fuel capacity of 90 gallons and can comfortably cruise over 1000 miles at speeds of 170 miles per hour. The airplane is equipped with a state-of-the-art GPS system, an excellent autopilot, and has a luxurious leather interior.

The Cessna 210 can be used for many different training roles, such as instrument pilot training, commercial pilot training, certified flight instructor training, and many different types of currency training.

Cessna 310

The Cessna 310 is a new addition to the fleet of aircraft at Ohio State, and serves as the multi-engine trainer for the flight program. This particular Cessna 310 is one of the last model years built, and has been equipped with an aftermarket modification kit where each engine delivers an impressive 300 horsepower.

That kind of power enables this Cessna 310 to cruise at speeds of over 220 miles per hour, and can carry up to six people distances of over 1000 miles if you fill all four fuel tanks to the total capacity of 163 gallons. This Cessna 310 is equipped with advanced equipment such as weather radar, anti-ice systems, yaw damper, and other systems that are normally found in corporate aircraft.   Traditionally, this airplane is one of the last airplanes our students will fly before they graduate, but anyone interested in flying an airplane with two engines is encouraged to consider obtaining a multi-engine license.

Piper Arrow

The Piper PA-28R-201 (also commonly called the Piper Arrow) serves as the complex training aircraft for the Ohio State flight school. By definition, a complex airplane has retractable landing gear, flaps, and an adjustable pitch propeller. Ohio State bought their Arrows brand new several years ago, and equipped the airplanes with the latest Avidyne glass cockpit technology.

The Piper Arrow is equipped with a 200 horsepower Lycoming engine, which enables the airplane to cruise at speeds up to 160 miles per hour. The airplane has four seats, and with a total of 72 gallons of fuel, it can fly as far as 750 miles.   The Piper Arrow is normally used at the end of the commercial pilot training, as well as for certified flight instructor training. If a student wishes, they can use the Arrow for Instrument training as well.

Cirrus SR20

The latest addition to the fleet at Ohio State is a brand-new Cirrus SR-20 G3. This airplane is truly state-of-the-art, being the only airplane in Ohio State’s fleet that is constructed out of fiberglass and carbon fiber as opposed to the traditional aluminum. This airplane was built in 2008 at the Cirrus factory in Duluth, MN, and delivered to Ohio State in the fall of 2008.  Cirrus aircraft have many innovative features incorporated into the design, such as a new style Avidyne glass cockpit display, XM weather and radio system, EMAX engine and fuel monitoring system, airbags built right into the seat belts, and perhaps the most well-known feature of all: the CAPS parachute system. That’s right; this airplane has a parachute built into the airplane which, when activated, will lower the whole airplane to the ground intact. So far the CAPS parachute system has been deployed on over 20 airplanes, with over 30 lives being saved. 

The Cirrus SR-20 G3 at Ohio State’s flight program can be used for private pilot training, instrument pilot training, commercial pilot training, technically advanced aircraft training, and other training programs depending on student demand.

Frasca TruFlight

The F-142 is modeled after a Cessna 172. The simulator is equipped with a 170-degree wrap-around visual display unit and is certified for use by the Federal Aviation Administration. The most common use of the F-142 is for instrument training, but is open for any student to use.

Redbird

The Redbird FMX is Ohio State’s newest simulator. The simulator is certified for use by the Federal Aviation Administration, has full-motion capability, and can simulate a Cessna 172, Piper Arrow with a glass cockpit, and a Beechcraft Baron equipped with a G1000. The flexibility of the Redbird allows for certified training in single engine and multi engine aircraft.

Regulatory Training

Biennial Flight Review

The Flight Training Clinic has the ability to provide you with the ground and flight instruction necessary for your biennial flight review (BFR). Use whichever one of our airplanes that you are most comfortable with or bring your own! Weekday and weekend times are available year-long.

Contact:

Flight Training Clinic 614.292.5473 ahamilton@osuairport.org

OSU Flight Education 614.292.5614 bstrzempkowski@osuairport.org

Instrument Proficiency Check

The Flight Training Clinic has a variety of options available to you to complete your Instrument Proficiency Check (IPC). You can complete the required training with one of our instrument instructors in one of Ohio State’s aircraft, your personal aircraft, or in one of our simulators. Even if you just want to go up and shoot some approaches or practice some different approaches in the simulator, we have staff and equipment available to meet your currency needs.

Contact:

Flight Training Clinic 614.292.5473 ahamilton@osuairport.org

OSU Flight Education 614.292.5614 bstrzempkowski@osuairport.org

Complex Endorsement

Do you want to step up to complex aircraft? By definition, a complex aircraft has flaps, a controllable pitch propeller, and retractable gear. The Flight Training Clinic has four complex aircraft: two Piper Arrows; the Cessna 210; and the Cessna 310. Both the Cessna 210 and the Cessna 310 are high performance in addition to complex, so you can earn both endorsements at once. Please keep in mind that the Cessna 310, in addition to being complex and high performance, is also a multi engine aircraft. Training in the Cessna 310 can earn you a multi engine rating in addition to the two other endorsements.

Contact:

Flight Training Clinic 614.292.5473 ahamilton@osuairport.org

OSU Flight Education 614.292.5614 bstrzempkowski@osuairport.org

High Performance Endorsement

Do you want to try flying high performance aircraft? By definition, a high performance aircraft has over 200 horsepower. The Flight Training Clinic has two high performance aircraft: the Cessna 210 and the Cessna 310. Both aircraft are also complex, so both endorsements can be earned at once. Please keep in mind that the Cessna 310, in addition to being high performance and complex, is also a multi engine aircraft. Training in the Cessna 310 can earn you a multi engine rating in addition to the two other endorsements.

Contact:

Flight Training Clinic 614.292.5473 ahamilton@osuairport.org

OSU Flight Education 614.292.5614 bstrzempkowski@osuairport.org

Certificates and Ratings

Private Pilot’s License

In Private Pilot training, students will learn the fundamentals of regulations, navigation, aircraft performance and aircraft control necessary to become a Private Pilot. Forty hours of flight time is the minimum required to be eligible for the Private Pilot’s License, but keep in mind that individuals vary on the time required to complete the training. 