Eglin Afb, Florida, United States· Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport(KVPS)
✓ Approved by FAA· Approval EA8S105Q
Eglin Aero Club is a flight school at Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport (KVPS) in Eglin Afb, United States. It offers training for Trial flights, Private pilot licence (PPL), Instrument rating, Commercial pilot licence (CPL), Multi-engine rating, and Flight instructor. Its trial flight ($210) is about 11% above the typical price in the United States ($185). At Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport, 81% of daylight hours have weather suitable for training flights. The best months are July, August, and September; February is the most difficult. There are 5 other flight schools within 31 miles.
This school offers trial flights.
$205/hour
Trial flight details ↗| Course or item | Price |
|---|---|
| Orientation Flight hour Includes: Certified flight instructor | $205 |
Prices last checked September 2026. Always confirm the current price with the school.
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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 EGLIN AFB/VALPARAIS (1 miles from the airfield), 2016–2025.
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