Flight schools with Vans RV aircraft — distance from KLNA Lantana, FL
✈ Schools with RV Aircraft in Fleet
Dynasty Aviation
KHWO – North Perry Airport — Pembroke Pines, FL
~38 NM from KLNA
RV-12iS×1
Avionics: Garmin EFIS, FADEC-equipped Rotax 912 iS
Light Sport Aircraft, IFR-capable panel
Other fleet: Sling LSA, Tecnam P2006T
Programs: Sport Pilot, Private Pilot, Instrument, Commercial, Multi-Engine, CFI
90%+ first-attempt checkride pass rate. Avg 50 hrs to PPL (vs 70-80 national avg). Pay-as-you-go, no upfront deposits. Transparent pricing. CAVEAT: KHWO is tower-controlled and in the shadow of KFLL Class C — expect complex airspace procedures.
Avionics: Factory-built, standard Garmin G3X / Rotax 912 iS
Suitable for Sport, Private, Commercial, and Instrument training
Other fleet: Tecnam P92 Echo Super, AirCam (Amphib & Conventional)
Programs: Sport Pilot, Private Pilot, AirCam Transition, Multi-Engine Seaplane
26+ years in operation. Chief pilot Jason Wilkinson holds type ratings in Canadair Challengers & Embraer Phenom jets. Long relationship with Van's Aircraft — provides feedback on RV-12 trainer suitability. Also home to Lockwood Aviation (Van's authorized SLSA service center). Non-towered field — relaxed training environment.
KPCM – Plant City Airport — Plant City, FL (Tampa Bay area)
~170 NM from KLNA
RV-12iS×1
Avionics: Standard Garmin G3X suite, Rotax 912 iS
N458AA — available for training, rental, and discovery flights
Other fleet: Cessna fleet, Cirrus aircraft
Programs: Part 61 Flight School, Aircraft Rental, Discovery Flights
Part 61 school & FBO. On-site A&P mechanics. Also operates at Peter O. Knight Airport (Tampa). Wide fleet selection from trainers to high-performance. Non-towered field.
NOT a flight school — but a Van's RV specialist shop at KBCT (12 NM from KLNA!). Owns RV-10 N504CL. Partners with Flyer Industrial Aeronautics (800+ Van's builds worldwide). Offers builder assist programs, custom interiors, A/C installs for RV-10s. Hangar at 3980 Airport Rd, Bldg A7, Hangar 6, Boca Raton. CEO: Luiz Ferreira. EXCELLENT local contact — they likely know every RV owner and CFI in the Palm Beach area. Call them first.
F45 – North Palm Beach County — West Palm Beach, FL
~18 NM from KLNA
EAA
Local EAA chapter at F45, Hangar #5. Meets every 2nd Saturday 9AM. President: Stephen Sinclair. Members include RV builders/owners in Palm Beach County. Great networking resource to find local RV owners willing to do dual instruction or connect you with RV-experienced CFIs.
Van's Aircraft authorized SLSA service center. Co-located with Sebring Aviation. Essential resource for RV-12 maintenance, inspections, and parts. If training at Sebring, your aircraft maintenance is next door.
ON FIELD at KLNA. Part 141. Since 1998. Largest fleet on field. No RV aircraft — but worth asking if they'd allow training in a student-owned RV, or if any of their CFIs have RV experience.
Fleet: Not published — owns aircraft, does own maintenance
ON FIELD at KLNA, north side. Part 61 & 141. Low cost, 7 days/week. Fleet types not listed online — CALL to ask if they have or would accommodate an RV.
"The Dean of RV Instructors." Van's factory RV instructor. Thousands of dual hours in RVs. The gold standard for RV transition training. Worth traveling to Oregon for.