Flight school near Evansville, IN
Don Davis Aviation trains pilots from Evansville, Indiana at its home field, Henderson City-County Airport (KEHR), just across the Ohio River in Kentucky. Training is one-on-one Part 61 instruction, from a $110 Discovery Flight through Private Pilot, Instrument, Commercial, CFI and CFII.
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- KEHR · Henderson City-County Airport
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- Just across the Ohio River
Evansville to the field.
Just across the Ohio River from Evansville — the only part of the trip that happens on the ground.
Why Evansville students train with Don Davis Aviation
Close to home: Henderson City-County Airport sits just across the Ohio River from Evansville.
One-to-one instruction from professional flight instructors, never a seat in a crowded classroom.
A family-owned aviation company teaching the Tri-State to fly since 1957, with maintenance and a full-service FBO on the field.
Evansville → KEHR · Henderson City-County Airport
Directions from Evansville →Flight training for Evansville students
A Discovery Flight is $110; full training is quoted to your goals and schedule — and how often you fly is the biggest cost factor.
- 01 Private Pilot LicenseWhere most students begin. A private pilot certificate lets you fly single-engine airplanes with passengers, in fair weather, day and night.
- 02 Instrument Rating (IFR)An instrument rating lets you fly in instrument conditions — flying in the clouds.
- 03 Commercial Pilot License (CPL)A commercial certificate lets you fly airplanes for hire — jobs like aerial photography, surveying and sightseeing tours.
The training area Evansville students learn over.
Every lesson flies from Henderson City-County Airport (KEHR) over the Ohio River valley — just across the Ohio River from Evansville.
Flight training near Evansville: common questions
Something else about training from Evansville? Call 270-826-6000.
How far is Don Davis Aviation from Evansville?
Close — Henderson City-County Airport (KEHR) sits just across the Ohio River from Evansville. Call 270-826-6000 for directions or to talk through scheduling.
How much does flight school cost near Evansville?
A Discovery Flight is $110. Training for a certificate is quoted to your goals and schedule — the FAA minimum for a private pilot is 40 hours, and most students take 50–70. Call 270-826-6000 for current rates.
Do I need experience to start?
No. Any motivated student can start from zero, and most begin with a $110 Discovery Flight with a Certified Flight Instructor beside them.
Can I train on evenings or weekends?
Yes. Flight operations run seven days a week, 7am to 9pm.
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DDA Ready to fly, Evansville?
Book a Discovery Flight — just across the Ohio River from Evansville to the field, and you're in the left seat.
Serving Henderson · Evansville