Shoreline Flight Academy — 8-Week Aviation & Flight Simulation Course

Explore. Learn. Soar.

The Shoreline Flight Academy is an 8-week introductory aviation program designed for curious young aviators ages 10–14. Led by Sarah Szakovits — an Airline Transport Pilot with 13 years of flying experience — students get hands-on time in a real flight simulator while learning the foundational skills every pilot needs.

Each week, students explore a different facet of aviation: from weather and airspace to air traffic control, cockpit systems, and flight planning. This is an introductory course — a fun, welcoming first look at what it takes to fly, with no experience required.

Classes are kept intentionally small and personalized so every aviator gets meaningful time at the controls. Just bring curiosity and a willingness to soar.

What Students Will Explore

• Flight Simulation
• Weather & Airspace
• Air Traffic Control
• Navigation & Cockpit Systems
• Aviation Communication
• Flight Planning
• Careers in Aviation & More

Hands-On Flight Simulation

Students will get time in our flight simulator to practice using a yoke and real controls, build confidence, and get a real feel for takeoffs and landings.

• Practice takeoffs and landings
• Use a yoke and real controls
• Build confidence and coordination
• A great first step toward real flight

Perfect for beginners — no experience needed.

Course Features

• Hands-On Flight Simulation — real cockpit time in our simulator
• Weather Tracking — read the sky like a pilot
• Air Traffic Control Basics — learn how pilots communicate
• Cockpit Navigation — instruments, charts, and systems
• Flight Planning & Navigation — chart a course from A to B
• Certificate of Completion — earned at the end of the course

Why Families Trust This Program

• Limited spots — small, personalized classes
• Safe, small, and personalized learning environment
• Guided by experienced aviators and educators

Program Details

Meet Your Instructor

Sarah Szakovits — Airline Transport Pilot with 13 years of flying experience, including 9 years in the airline industry. Most recently an Airbus A320 pilot for Spirit Airlines, and a passionate homeschool educator who loves inspiring the next generation of aviators.