Akron, Ohio, United States· Akron Fulton Airport(KAKR)
✓ Approved by FAA· Approval AYKS724K
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American Winds Flight Academy INC is a flight school at Akron Fulton Airport (KAKR) in Akron, United States. It offers training for Trial flights, Private pilot licence (PPL), Instrument rating, Commercial pilot licence (CPL), Flight instructor, and Multi-engine rating. Its fleet includes Piper PA-28 (Warrior, Archer, Arrow, Cherokee), Cessna 172, Piper PA-34 Seneca, and Flight simulator. At Akron Fulton Airport, 73% of daylight hours have weather suitable for training flights. The best months are June, July, and August; January is the most difficult. There are 3 other flight schools within 31 miles.
This school offers trial flights.
Trial flight details ↗| Course or item | Price |
|---|---|
| American Winds 1.5-Year Aviation Associate Degree program Includes: Average cost shown on official comparison page | $80,000 |
Prices last checked September 2026. Always confirm the current price with the school.
Share of daylight hours each month with weather suitable for training flights (cloud base at least 3,000 ft, visibility at least 5 statute miles / 8 km, wind no more than 20 knots, no thunderstorms, freezing conditions or snow).
From weather reports at Akron (0 miles from the airfield), 2016–2025.
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