LACONIA'S FIRST-CLASS FBO & GATEWAY TO NEW HAMPSHIRE'S LAKES REGION
CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE, PRESTIGE, PROFESSIONALISM, SERVICE, TRUST, AND JOYOUS FLIGHT
LEARN TO FLY
BECOME A PILOT
Proudly operating at the Laconia Municipal Airport, we are the original and longest-running flight school serving New Hampshire’s Lakes Region, including Lake Winnipesaukee, Gilford, Laconia, Wolfeboro, Meredith, Alton, Belmont, Center Harbor, and beyond.
Emerson Aviation has the deepest history of training successful aviators. Our expert flight instructors provide personalized instruction for your Private Pilot Certificate, Instrument Rating, Commercial Pilot License, and Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) goals. We operate a top-tier fleet—including the area’s only modern G1000-equipped aircraft—maintained by the only FAA-certified repair station at Laconia Municipal Airport.
We understand that learning to fly is a significant investment. As a local, family-owned business, we are dedicated to offering the best, highest-quality, and most affordable flight lessons in New Hampshire.
Private Pilot
Fly yourself, friends, and family and enjoy a lifetime in the sunny skies.
Instrument Rating
Ready to take on the clouds? Learn to fly an airplane safely solely by reference to your instruments.
Commercial Pilot
Turn your pilot skills into a career and learn advanced flight maneuvers.
Certified Flight Instructor (CFI)
Want to share your passion of aviation and teach the next generation of pilots? Become a Certified Flight Instructor (CFI).
Sport Pilot
The easiest way to enjoy the skies.
Fly the G1000
The Garmin 1000 (G1000) is the one of the most advanced avionics package to reach flight schools in a generation. Learn to fly with a flight deck that even professional pilots are jealous of.
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The G1000 is a seamlessly integrated package that makes flight information easier to scan and process. Its revolutionary design brings new levels of situational awareness, simplicity and safety to the cockpit.
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Emerson Aviation is proud to be the exclusive flight school in New Hampshire's Lakes Region with a G1000-equipped aircraft.
Professional Airline-Centered Training
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Earn all your pilot certificates to get ready for a career in aviation.
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Successful Emerson pilots have graduated to fly at major airlines, like United and American Airlines.
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Learn to fly in the Laconia's and Lake Winnipesaukee's only G1000, the most modern avionics package, to prepare you for your future career.
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Fly at your own pace - full-time, accelerated flight training to get your certificate as fast as possible or just weekend flights to accommodate your schedule.
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Not interested in the airlines, but still want a career in aviation? No problem. Some of our students fly for PlaneSense, Caesars Resorts, or even become lifelong flight instructors.
Learn to Fly as a Hobby
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Join a community of aviators local to New Hampshire's Lakes Region.
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Learn to fly the most popular aircraft ever produced, common enough to be found and rented all over the United States.
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Fly and learn at your own pace - set your flight lessons to work around your schedule.
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Keep access to fly our fleet even after your earn your pilot certificate - rent the plane to show off to family and friends!
Laconia's Original Flight Academy & Longest-Running Flight School in NH
Aviation isn’t just our business—it’s our family legacy. As the longest-running flight school in Laconia and New Hampshire's Lakes Region, we have a premier history of training successful pilots. Founded by family and driven by passion, we are dedicated to passing down the gift of flight safely and respectfully. We know that choosing a flight school is a major investment, which is why we are proud to offer some of the most affordable, community-focused flight training in the state.
Family-Focused Affordability
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Emerson Aviation is proud to be a family-owned, local community business uniting Laconia and New Hampshire's Lakes Region the with aviation for half a century.
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Some of the most affordable flight lessons in New Hampshire.
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We offer discounted block packages to help you save money on flight lessons, airplane rentals, and instructor time.
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Interested in buying your own airplane? Receive base customer discounts off of the lowest-priced fuel at Laconia Airport.
Training with Safety as the Priority
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Fleet maintained by the only FAA-Certified and Approved Repair Station at Laconia Airport, run by our expert Airframe & Powerplant mechanics.
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All aircraft must pass routine, rigorous inspections every 100 hours, all of which demand complete examinations of the airframe, engine, and propeller.
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Learn under the management of two FAA Safety Team Representatives, a limited, exclusive group of proven pilots trained to promote safety to local aviators.
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Train to manage realistic emergency situations and challenging out-of-the-box scenarios.
Proven Track-Record of Smart, Safe Pilots
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Hundreds of pilots have earned their private pilot license, instrument rating, commercial pilot certificate, and flight instructor certificates.
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Pilots continue to choose Emerson Aviation for additional training even beyond their initial pilot license.
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Our career-oriented pilots secure jobs at their goal companies, including major airlines and private charter companies.
How Do I Become a Pilot? What's the First Step?
The first step in every pilot's journey is an Intro Flight.
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The Intro Flight is a 20 minute flight to get you oriented at the controls and explore how you feel in the sky. This is your chance to get a taste of the flight by flying with a Certified Flight Instructor who will make sure you feel safe and comfortable in the flight deck. Our Intro Flight lesson will give you hands on experience as you take control of an airplane for the first time!
Where Do Our Students Go?
While many of our students choose to fly for pleasure as hobbyist pilots, some turn their aviator skills into a profession. We are proud of our student's accomplishments and are excited to send our pilots to airlines, private charter companies, and businesses around the world.
Already a Pilot?
Flying involves a lifetime of learning. For many, it's a use-it-or-lose-it skill.
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At Emerson Aviation, we emphasize nurturing your skills and always looking for improvement. Whether you're a freshly minted private pilot or an lifelong aviator, we're here to help you become a safer, smarter pilot.
Rent an Aircraft
Our fleet is available for pilots to rent at some of the most affordable prices in New Hampshire.
Flight Reviews
Every pilot needs a Flight Review in the last 24 calendar months in order to act a pilot-in-command (PIC).
Instrument Proficiency Checks (IPCs)
Haven't flown in the clouds for a while? Re-up your instrument currency with an IPC.
Currency Flights
Rent an aircraft or fly with a Certified Flight Instructor and get current again.
Skill Refresher
Feeling good, but looking to improve? We're here to help you fly with impeccable skills.
The FBO For You
Visiting Laconia? As the Preferred Hometown FBO, we're here to help.