Welcome to The

Goodrich Pilot Training Center!

Interested in learning how to fly?

Experience the adventure by booking a Discovery Flight for only $150

(gift certificates available)

Interested in becoming a career pilot? Click here.

Getting Started

Enjoy a discovery flight with Goodrich Pilot Training Center (GPTC) for only $150. The lesson includes about a 45 minutes flight with a certified flight instructor. During the flight, you will learn how to control the airplane… and then you will have the opportunity to fly the airplane yourself!

Gift Certificates

Experience the adventure with a 45-minute Discovery Flight with the Goodrich Pilot Training Center. Before your flight, your Flight Instructor will go over how the plane is controlled, what to expect, and some basic safety information. During the flight, you will get to fly the plane and experience what it is like to be a pilot. After the flight, your Flight Instructor will answer all your questions and can tell you more about the process of becoming a pilot and what our different flight training programs include.

Why Choose Goodrich Aviation

Goodrich Aviation offers affordable flight training in well-maintained, GPS-equipped Cessna 172s with flexible scheduling and experienced instructors. Based at the Greater Binghamton Airport, we provide aircraft rentals and a flying club for licensed pilots to continue flying and gaining experience.

Our Rates

$160/hr

Flight Training - Cessna 172

$150/hr - Cessna 172 with Garmin avionics

$70/hr - Flight and Ground instruction*

* Prices subject to change without notice due

Advanced Ratings/Pro Pilot Track

Goodrich Pilot Training Center can help you with advanced ratings as well, including instrument, commercial, CFI, or CFII pilot certificate.

Interested in a career as a professional pilot? See more details about earning advanced ratings.