Sanford Aircraft

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SAFETY - QUALITY - INTEGRITY - COMPLIANCE​
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EARN YOUR PILOT CERTIFICATE WITH US
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SAFETY - QUALITY - INTEGRITY - COMPLIANCE

About us

We can train you efficiently and safely.

Safety, Integrity and Compliance is what Sanford Aircraft Flight Training is made of. Sanford Aircraft Flight Training is comprised of aviation professionals and enthusiasts with more than 30 years in the industry.

SAFT provides high quality, personalized flight instruction using a well-defined step-by-step lesson sequence. Instruction is available for the Private Pilot only student and for those continuing through Flight Instructor in preparation for an airline career. At any level of certification, our students learn that knowledge is safety and are taught with this in mind.

Our team gives to you the highest standards in safety, flight and maintenance, to provide a fun and safe experience.

FLIGHT TRAINING

RECREATIONAL

AIRLINE PILOT

TIME BUILDING

Is Sanford Aircraft Flight Training for you?

Come flying with us on Our 45-Minute Discovery Flight

Get in the pilot’s seat with our Discovery Flight Experience! This 45-minute program is an unforgettable aviation adventure designed to allow aviation enthusiasts and thrill-seekers to feel what it’s like to fly a plane.

Under the guidance of our experienced flight instructors, you’ll learn the basics of aviation and receive in-flight instructions. Then, you’ll take off and experience the exhilaration and freedom of flight first-hand, as you navigate the open skies and take in the breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding landscapes.

Book your Discovery Flight today and enjoy the beauty of the world from a whole new perspective!

Before you book your Discovery Flight, please note that it is not intended for tours or sightseeing purposes. Our Discovery Flight program is specifically designed to give you a feel for our aircraft, instructors, and flight school. It's an opportunity to have hands-on experience and learn the basics of aviation under the guidance of our experienced flight instructors. We hope this clarification helps. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions!

We believe in these concepts, and we live by these concepts.

Why sanford aircraft

Safety

As in many industries, safety is #1.
However, in aviation it is obviously paramount. We live by this rule with no excuses. Our planes are meticulously maintained on-site by very experienced technicians to assure high quality. To support this no-excuse rule, our planes are hangared to protect them from the elements.

Quality

We provide you the highest quality training with experienced instructors. Our airplanes are well equipped to meet the needs of your particular training program. The training materials that you will use stay very close to the FAA source material, the very same of which you will be evaluated during your examination.

Integrity

Our nature, pure and simple. We are forthright, open and honest.

Compliance

We follow the rules. Those in aviation know that rules and regulations exist to achieve the highest possible standards in safety. For Sanford Aircraft Flight Training this applies to flight lessons and aircraft maintenance.

Our PLANES

Cessna 172

Piper Seneca II

We are located at the southeast ramp of the
Orlando-Sandford International Airport

A tower-controlled airport. Our runway is close, so that we get you in the air faster. Our hangars, pilot lounge accommodations and training environment are first class.

Testimonials

Tod Brown
Tod Brown
2022-09-26
Discovery Flight was AWESOME!
Patrick Ramirez
Patrick Ramirez
2022-04-08
Daniella Leon is absolutely one of the best flight instructors in Florida. As she is bilingual and calm minded which makes her a great pilot and teacher. I would absolutely recommend her to everyone in the world. As she is what the aviation community should represent.
Felipe Arturo Ramirez
Felipe Arturo Ramirez
2022-04-08
Mi hjo tuvo su primer experiencia volando con Daniela Leon y todas las instrucciones dadas por ella fueron altamente profesionales y las cuales fueron seguidas por mi hijo. Su amplio conocimiento impartidos fueron de muy buen provecho para mi hijo. Recomiendo a todos aquellos padres que estan apoyando la carrera de sus hijos en aviacion a Daniela Leon como una excellente profesional en instruccion de aviacion
Connor Riggs
Connor Riggs
2022-04-04
Sanford aircraft offered very professional flight instruction while keeping it fun and personal. At many flight schools the student is only another student but not here. Daniela and Chris took time to make sure my lessons went smoothly and were prompt to correct any scheduling conflicts. The aircraft are held to a high standard of safety and cleanliness and Chris is always there to help prepare the airplane for each flight. I highly recommend checking them out!
Alex Calderon
Alex Calderon
2021-12-19
I can't say enough good things about Sanford Aircraft. Chris and Daniela were superstars! They are kind, professional, happily patient, and encouraging each step of the way (even when I don't use enough rudder while landing). They didn't treat me as a student. They treated me as a family member, who happens be a student. I consider them a part of my family, too. They are very organized, and they lay out ahead of time lesson plans so that the process of getting a PPL is not a surprise. I always knew what the next lesson would be. Scheduling is easy. The aircraft are meticulously maintained by Chris, who is also a highly regarded airplane mechanic (and an ATP pilot). Their standards are very high with everything they do. Their standards are also high with what they expect from students...but truth is always given with love. I wish every flight school (and every business in general) was run this way! I agree with a previous review...this is the best flight school in Central Florida.
Khaled Khatib
Khaled Khatib
2021-11-18
Great flight school and very flexible with pace of training.
Cristhian Cueto
Cristhian Cueto
2021-11-16
Profesionalismo, humildad, calidad la mejor escuela para formarte como piloto a 30 minutos de orlando aviones nuevos 🔥🙏
meysam gn
meysam gn
2021-09-19
I live in Sanford around the Airport and I always wanted to see how it would be being a pilot and fly those little planes! Well Daniella, gave me that opportunity to put my foot in her shoes "literally" for almost an hour to experience how to control the aircraft and explained a taxi way and runway and much more I can't remember all cause i was so exited lol. I saw Daniella's add in my Instagram and it didn't take me seconds to schedule for Discovery Flight, I recommend to everyone who likes to experience flying even for a few minutes in pilot seat, and to be able to control the gears, it really worth it