Sling Pilot Academy is now approved to accept U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) education benefits for eligible students. August 2025: If you’re a veteran, active-duty service member, or eligible family member with a Private Pilot License (PPL), you may be able to apply benefits to accelerated, career-focused flight training at Sling Pilot Academy. At…
SLING PILOT ACADEMY NAMED TO INC. 5000 LIST OF FASTEST-GROWING PRIVATE COMPANIES IN THE U.S. FOR THE THIRD STRAIGHT YEAR August 2025 – Sling Pilot Academy, one of the nations top flight schools is proud to annouce it has been named to the Inc. 5000 list of America’s fastest-growing private companies for the third year…
We are thrilled to announce that Sling Pilot Academy has been named Santa Monica’s Most Loved Airport-Related Business of 2025 by the Santa Monica Daily Press! This recognition is a testament to our unwavering commitment to excellence in aviation education and our deep-rooted connection with the Santa Monica community. At Sling Pilot Academy, we pride…
Sling Pilot Academy proudly announced the grand opening of its newest location at Santa Monica Airport, further advancing its mission to modernize and decarbonize flight training.
Sling Pilot Academy has expanded to Long Beach Airport, unveiling the new Whisper Sling—a quieter, fuel-efficient training aircraft designed to reduce noise pollution. Learn more about this innovative step toward sustainable aviation.
Here are 10 reasons girls should learn to fly… (All photos are Sling Pilot Academy students and Instructors) 1) Opportunity The many doors of aviation will come flying open – no glass ceiling at 40,000ft 2) Community Instant community for life. 3) Perspective Flying is a gift and gives you a…
Here are 5 reasons why, even during this coronavirus-induced severe downturn in many industries including commercial aviation, starting along the path of an Airline Pilot is still a great idea… 1) The Airline Pilot Career still has career earnings of close to $10 million According to Aviation Consultant Kit Darby, “A 30-year career…