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Meet Our New Instructor Adam Riggen

Adam is from Montpelier, VT. Before getting his CFI, he worked as a deckhand on commercial fishing boats in Alaska and California, and on offshore sailing ships in Canada, Europe, South America, and Antarctica. In [...]

Meet Our New Instructor Jen Akey

Jennifer is a native of western Massachusetts and a graduate of Williams College. Although Jen grew up in a military family with a pilot father, she made the jump to aviation only recently and has [...]

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Learn to Fly at 7B2

The flight school has a proven track record of moving students through the training process at their own pace. Managed by Chief Flight Instructor Rich MacIsaac, there are several full- and part-time instructors who will develop a training system that matches your learning style and schedule. Our rental aircraft and instruction capabilities can fulfill the training needs of any pilot, from a Sport Pilot Certificate to a CFII Rating.  Follow the links below to get started!

We celebrate out students’ achievements, from first solo to advanced ratings.  Learn more about the different ratings and what’s involved in achieving them.

Flight Training & Airplane Rentals

Northampton Airport offers a wide variety of aircraft to meet your training and rental needs. Our fleet includes five Piper Warriors, a Cessna C172 and C152. Our Light Sport fleet consists of a Cessna 162 Skycatcher and Gobosh. We also offer a Piper Archer II, Arrow III and last but not least the twin engine Beechcraft Duchess. Most of our aircraft contain a Garmin GNS 430 or GNS 650, and are IFR certified. We are also a member of Open Airplane.
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Scenic Flights

Our scenic flights offer you spectacular views of the Pioneer Valley. See the Quabbin Reservoir, Mt. Sugarloaf and the Connecticut River or work with our experienced pilots to customize your perfect itinerary! All seasons are great for a scenic flight in our valley. A 30 minute flight starts at just $91.00!  We can carry up to three passengers, depending on weight. Feel free to bring your cameras or phone along to capture your experience to share with friends and family.

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Aircraft Maintenance

The maintenance department is one of the most valuable assets at the airport. John Bishop, who has over 40 years of experience in aircraft maintenance and mechanics and is A&P and AI certified, manages the maintenance staff. John is assisted by Hillary Carl, who also holds her A&P certification and Brian Rice, A&P and AI certified. The maintenance department is available Monday through Friday, 8:00AM-5:00PM, and can be reached at (413)-387-6304.
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