Daytona Beach's Flexible Flight School
Part 61 flight training at KDAB for students in Daytona Beach, Ormond Beach, New Smyrna Beach, DeLand, Deltona, Palm Coast, and the greater Orlando area.
Private Pilot, Instrument, Commercial, CFI, and CFII on your schedule at transparent hourly rates. No contracts. No pressure.
Choosing a Flight School in Daytona Beach?
EB Flight Training operates out of KDAB, the same Class C airspace where the professionals train. Our flexible Part 61 model means you control the pace, the schedule, and the cost. We serve students from Volusia, Flagler, and Seminole counties, and yes, from as far as Orlando.
ERAU Student Looking for Additional Training Options?
Whether you need extra proficiency flights, want to knock out a rating faster, or are finishing up your Private Pilot on the side, we work with Embry-Riddle students every day. Part 61 means no rigid schedule, no waitlists, and nothing standing between you and the cockpit.
Learn in a Cessna 172. The Same Airplane You'll Fly at ERAU.
If you are planning to continue your flight training at Embry-Riddle after earning your Private Pilot certificate, starting in our Cessna 172 is a direct investment in your readiness. ERAU uses the Cessna 172 as its primary trainer, which means every hour you log with us translates seamlessly into their program.
The same maneuvers. The same aerodynamic responses. The same sight picture on approach. When you show up to ERAU already comfortable in a 172, you are not starting over. You are building on a foundation that matches their curriculum from day one.
For students who want a head start, or who simply want to build hours and proficiency at a flexible pace before committing to a university flight program, our Part 61 training in the 172 is the most practical bridge available in Daytona Beach.
Same Airframe as ERAU
Train in the Cessna 172, the exact platform used in Embry-Riddle's primary flight curriculum. No transition time lost.
Same Maneuvers
Steep turns, slow flight, stalls, ground reference maneuvers. You will practice them all here, exactly as ERAU will expect them.
Same Aerodynamic Responses
Pitch, power, and trim habits carry over. Muscle memory built in our 172 is the same muscle memory that serves you in theirs.
Set Yourself Up for Success
Arrive at ERAU as the student who already knows the airplane. That confidence compounds through every stage of your training.
Why Students Choose EB Flight Training
We built the flight school we wish had existed when we were learning to fly.
Flexible Part 61
No rigid syllabus lock-in. Train on your schedule: evenings, weekends, or mornings. We work around your life, not the other way around.
Based at KDAB
We operate out of Daytona Beach International Airport (KDAB), one of the busiest Class C airports in the country. Real-world ATC experience from day one.
Transparent Hourly Rates
What you see is what you pay. No hidden fees, no package traps, no surprise line items. Every rate is published up front on our pricing page.
One-on-One Instruction
You work directly with your CFI, not shuffled through a rotation. Consistent instruction builds consistent proficiency.
No Waitlists
Flexible scheduling means you can train when the weather is right and your schedule opens up. No waiting weeks for a slot.
New Student Meeting
Every new student starts with a no-pressure meeting to discuss your goals, experience level, and a realistic plan. We don't sell you a package before we understand what you need.
Ratings & Certificates We Offer at KDAB
From first flight to flight instructor: complete your entire training journey with one school, one team, and one home airport.
Start your journey here. Build the foundation for every future rating.
- FAA written exam prep
- Solo flights from KDAB
- Cross-country navigation
- Checkride prep
Fly in IMC, file IFR flight plans, and dramatically expand your utility as a pilot.
- Precision & non-precision approaches
- Holding patterns
- IFR cross-countries
- Partial panel recovery
Get paid to fly. Build toward airline minimums with a structured commercial program.
- Advanced maneuvers
- Complex aircraft ops
- FAR Part 61 requirements
- Checkride preparation
Teach the next generation of pilots and build your hours toward the airlines at the same time.
- Fundamentals of instruction
- Spin endorsement training
- Lesson planning
- FOI & technical subject areas
Add instrument instruction to your credential and expand what you can teach, earn, and fly.
- IFR teaching techniques
- Instrument approach instruction
- IFR emergency procedures
- CFII practical test prep
Started your Private Pilot elsewhere and didn't finish? We specialize in helping students cross the finish line, no matter where you trained before.
- Seamless logbook review & gap analysis
- Pick up right where you left off
- No redundant re-training
- Checkride-focused prep
Our New Student Meeting Process
We don't sign you up for a package before we understand what you need. Here's how your first step looks.
Schedule a Free Meeting
No cost, no obligation. Pick a time that works for you and come out to KDAB. We can also meet virtually if you are coming from further out.
Talk Goals & Experience
We discuss your aviation goals, your current flight experience, your timeline, and your budget. You ask us anything. We give you straight answers.
Start When You're Ready
If it's a good fit, we set up your student account, get your logbook going, and schedule your first lesson on your terms.
Transparent Hourly Rates. Always.
Every aircraft rate, instructor rate, and fee is published on our pricing page. No surprises, no lock-in packages, no pressure tactics. You pay for what you fly.
View All RatesServing the Entire East-Central Florida Corridor
Students drive to KDAB from across the region. Here's how close we are to you.
Daytona Beach
At KDAB
Ormond Beach
~10 min
Port Orange
~12 min
New Smyrna Beach
~20 min
DeLand
~25 min
Deltona
~30 min
Palm Coast / Flagler
~35 min
Orlando
~1 hr
Our address: Daytona Beach International Airport (KDAB), Daytona Beach, FL 32114. Get directions →
Frequently Asked Questions
Real answers to real questions from prospective students.
Q.Do I need any prior experience to start?
No experience is required to begin Private Pilot training. We'll take you from zero flight time all the way to checkride-ready.
Q.I'm an ERAU student. Can I train with you for extra hours?
Absolutely. Many of our students are Embry-Riddle students who need additional proficiency time, want to work toward a specific rating on their own schedule, or are completing their Private Pilot certificate before enrolling in a university flight program. We work alongside your academic schedule.
Q.What aircraft do you train in?
We train in Cessna 172s based at KDAB. The 172 is also ERAU's primary trainer, so students who plan to continue at Embry-Riddle are building hours in the same airframe, with the same aerodynamic responses and maneuver profiles they will see there. Our aircraft are clean, well-maintained, and equipped with modern avionics.
Q.What does Part 61 mean vs Part 141?
Part 61 allows flexible, individualized training. You progress at your own pace rather than following a rigid approved course curriculum. This often means faster completion for motivated students and more scheduling flexibility.
Q.How do I get started?
Schedule a free new student meeting. We'll talk through your goals, show you around, and give you a realistic picture of what training will look like, with no pressure to commit on the spot.
Q.Do you offer financing?
Yes. We partner with aviation financing options to help make training accessible. Visit our financing page for details.
More questions? We have a full FAQ page.
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Part 61 Flight Training in Daytona Beach, Florida
EB Flight Training is a Part 61 certified flight school based at Daytona Beach International Airport (KDAB) in Daytona Beach, Florida. We offer Private Pilot, Instrument Rating, Commercial Pilot, CFI, and CFII training for students throughout Volusia County, Flagler County, and the greater Central Florida region, including Ormond Beach, Port Orange, New Smyrna Beach, DeLand, Deltona, Palm Coast, and Orlando.
Unlike rigid Part 141 programs, our Part 61 structure gives students the flexibility to train on their own schedule without being locked into a prescribed curriculum. This makes EB Flight Training a popular choice for Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) students who need supplemental flight hours, additional proficiency training, or want to pursue a rating outside of the university program at a more accessible pace and price point.
Our instructors are current or former airline pilots with real-world experience in Class C and Class B airspace. Every student begins with a free new student meeting where we review your goals, flight history, and build a realistic training plan before you spend a single dollar.
Whether you are searching for a flight school near Daytona Beach, a flight instructor in Ormond Beach, pilot training near DeLand, or aviation school options close to Orlando, EB Flight Training at KDAB is the closest professional Part 61 option on the east-central Florida corridor. Call us at (386) 675-4006 or schedule your free consultation above.