About Us
🛫 Howdy! We’re Skyfarer Academy—known simply as Skyfarer by most of our users—a platform built to support pilots and aviation professionals at every stage of their journey. From flight training to specialized aviation services and pilot gear, Skyfarer brings together the people, expertise, and resources pilots need. With over 848,000 pilots in the United States, our mission is to make flight training and general aviation services more accessible, transparent, and tailored to real-world needs.
*As a platform, we connects pilots at all levels with independent instructors, flight schools, aviation services and more. We are not a certified flight school under Part 141 or Part 61 regulations. If you have any questions or concerns, just message and ask!
WHO WE SERVE
Students & Pilots
Aspiring and experienced pilots get flight training, aviation services, and pilot gear aligned with their needs from our growing community. Whether you’re pursuing a private pilot certificate, relocating an aircraft, managing ownership responsibilities, or seeking aviation expertise, Skyfarer helps you take the next step with confidence.
➤ Find Local Flight Training
➤ Find Online Instruction
➤ Find Aviation Services
➤ Find Pilot Gear
Instructors, Schools & Aviation Professionals
At our platform, independent flight instructors, training schools, and aviation service providers use Skyfarer to connect with students and customers across the U.S. The platform helps professionals showcase their expertise, manage bookings, and grow their aviation businesses—one connection at a time.
➤ List on Skyfarer
Community
We strengthen aviation by bridging gaps between pilots, instructors, flight schools, and professionals. Every connection supports safer training, better knowledge sharing, and a more resilient aviation ecosystem.
➤ Skyfarer Parnters
Built by a team with experience across aviation, technology, and marketplaces
Aviation & Flight Training Advisors
We are guided by a team of experienced advisors, ensuring we continue to make thoughtful decisions, remain grounded in humility, and surround ourselves with dedicated leaders who care about the future of aviation. Our advisors bring expertise across flight training, aviation operations, leadership, and industry governance, and include Julie Boatman, Ryan Binns, John Niehaus, Steve Tupper, Edward Phelka, John Desmarais, and Sachin Doshi.
Why Skyfarer?
Imagine stepping into the cockpit prepared, confident, and supported—knowing you’ve found the right training, the right expertise, and the right resources for your journey. That responsibility matters to us. Here’s why pilots choose Skyfarer:
1. Find the Right Expertise for You
Skyfarer makes it easy to discover flight instructors, aviation professionals, and services that match your goals and needs.
2. Real-World Aviation Experience
Professionals on Skyfarer bring real experience and a deep understanding of the pilot journey. They know the challenges, plateaus, and milestones pilots face—and offer practical, current support aligned with FAA standards and real-world flying.
3. Flexible Options, Transparent Choices
We give you the ability to compare offerings, formats, and pricing so you can choose what fits your budget, location, and experience level.
4. 1-on-1 Personalized Training Plans
Find focused, one-on-one support—targeting specific maneuvers, knowledge gaps, or operational skills. The result is training and support that adapts to how you learn and where you want to go.
Skyfarer is a community for those who live for the skies. We believe the essence of flying lies in unforgettable experiences of achievement and discovery—moments when you feel the joy of navigating the air with confidence. Our commitment is to deliver more of these moments by connecting pilots with the right expertise, services, and resources—when they need them most.
LEARN MORE
→ Press
News and media resources, delivered directly from us.
→ Partners
Trusted aviation organizations and companies working with Skyfarer to support pilots, instructors, and the broader community.