Andover Flight Academy

Andover Flight Academy, (AFA), is tucked away in a beautiful valley in the wooded hills of Andover, NJ. at Andover-Aeroflex Airport 12N. We're close enough to be easy to get to (about one hour from downtown Manhattan), but far enough away to retain our rural charm. Nestled in a pristine valley and bordered by two small lakes, Andover-Aeroflex might just be one of the most beautiful airports in the Northeast. In addition to the paved runway a parallel grass strip is available for tailwheel use only.

But it's not the beautiful scenery which brings people to the Andover Flight Academy, it's the training. Nowhere else in the tri-state area is such a unique line of aircraft, services and training made available to the general public.

Since 1987 we have specialized in teaching the art of flying tailwheel airplanes. We have a SEASONED staff of instructors, some with over 10,000 hours of tailwheel time. We have been internationally recognized as the premiere school for tailwheel instruction. We have been featured in many flying publications including Private Pilot, Aero International, AOPA, Plane & Pilot, Flying Magazine, USA by Air and EAA Sport Aviation. Some of our well-known clients include Hollywood celebrities Harrison Ford and James Brolin.

Instructional DVDs

Tailwheel: 101

Whether you want to fly upside down, low & slow or in the bush, the tailwheel endorsement is the place to start. Join Damian as he guides his student through the entire transition to taildraggers.

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Tailwheel: 201

Renowned tailwheel flight instructor Damian DelGaizo teaches advanced techniques from short field operations, to advanced slips, to precautionary off airport landings.

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Ski Flying: 101

Winter operations are a whole lot more fun in a classic J3 on skis. Ground and in-flight lessons help you learn the techniques necessary to become proficient in ski flying.

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