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Valor Flight Academy's Tecnam P2008 Mk II, N224US, parked in its hangar at Willow Run with the door open to the airfield

Part 61 flight training / Willow Run Airport

Professional Pilots Aren't Born. They're Trained.

Build your skills, judgment and confidence with structured flight training at Valor Flight Academy in Metro Detroit.

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  • Part 61 training
  • Willow Run Airport
  • Garmin equipped Tecnam

The Valor Difference

Professional habits. From the first lesson.

Learning to fly takes more than time in the cockpit. It takes preparation, consistency and sound decisions.

Train with structure

Follow a clear progression, with preparation before each flight and a focused review afterward.

Learn modern systems

Build familiarity with flight displays and navigation alongside essential flying skills.

Put judgment first

Learn to assess conditions, manage risk and make deliberate decisions.

Experience Willow Run

Develop your skills in the setting of a towered Metro Detroit airport.

Your aviation journey

What brings you to aviation?

Choose your goal. We'll help you understand the next step.

Personal flying

Personal flying is a goal, not a separate certificate. Most people start with a discovery flight, then earn a private pilot certificate.

Discovery Flight

For
Anyone curious about flying. No experience needed.
Objective
Meet an instructor and experience a first lesson at Willow Run.
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Private Pilot

For
New students pursuing airplane single engine land certification.
Objective
Build the foundation for personal flying and further training.
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Professional pilot

A structured plan that builds each certificate and rating in order, with professional habits at every stage.

Professional Pilot Program

For
Career focused students ready to commit to consistent training.
Objective
Progress from private pilot through CFI and CFII in one structured plan.
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Discovery Flight

For
Anyone curious about flying. No experience needed.
Objective
Meet an instructor and experience a first lesson at Willow Run.
Schedule a Discovery Flight
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I already have a certificate

Add the next qualification. We review your logbook and current qualifications during follow up.

Instrument Rating

For
Private pilots seeking an airplane instrument rating.
Objective
Develop precision, procedures and decision making for instrument flight.
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Certified Flight Instructor (CFI)

For
Qualified pilots pursuing an initial airplane flight instructor certificate.
Objective
Learn to explain, demonstrate, assess and adapt.
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Instrument Instructor (CFII)

For
Certificated flight instructors adding instrument airplane instruction.
Objective
Teach the discipline of instrument flight.
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Flight instructor

Turn your experience into teaching. Instructor training builds on commercial level flying and instrument qualifications.

Certified Flight Instructor (CFI)

For
Qualified pilots pursuing an initial airplane flight instructor certificate.
Objective
Learn to explain, demonstrate, assess and adapt.
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Instrument Instructor (CFII)

For
Certificated flight instructors adding instrument airplane instruction.
Objective
Teach the discipline of instrument flight.
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Aircraft and environment

Learn the aircraft. Understand the environment.

Train at Willow Run Airport in a Tecnam P2008 Mk II with Garmin avionics. Connect what you learn in the briefing room with aircraft systems, navigation and decision making in the cockpit.

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Valor Flight Academy's Tecnam P2008 Mk II, registration N224US, parked in a hangar
Tecnam P2008 Mk II instrument panel with Garmin flight displays

From first flight to the next qualification

See the steps. Find your starting point.

Each stage builds a different part of your capability. Explore the path, then talk with us about your experience and goals.

  1. Meet an instructor and experience a first lesson.

    Learn about the Discovery Flight

  2. Build the foundation for personal flying and further training.

    Learn about Private Pilot training

  3. Develop precision, procedures and decision making for instrument flight.

    Learn about the Instrument Rating

  4. Refine your flying to commercial standards.

    Learn about Commercial Pilot training

  5. Develop the skills to teach other pilots.

    Learn about instructor training

  6. Build experience and pursue the qualifications your career goals require.

    Talk with our team about your goals

Your sequence depends on eligibility, prior experience and training objectives. Additional qualifications and experience may be needed beyond Valor's offered programs. Completion and employment are not guaranteed.

Inside the training

A closer look at learning to fly.

Preparation on the ground, careful checks at the airplane and modern avionics in the cockpit. Every lesson connects the three.

Willow Run Airport's runways and taxiways from above
On the ground Study between lessons so every briefing builds on what you already know.
The general aviation ramp and hangars on the east side of Willow Run Airport from above
At the airplane A careful preflight inspection before every flight teaches you the aircraft.
Tecnam P2008 Mk II instrument panel with Garmin flight displays
In the cockpit Your instructor connects the flight displays and navigation to the flying itself.

Your next step

Every Extraordinary Journey Begins With One Decision.

Tell us where you want aviation to take you. We'll help you understand the training, commitment and next steps.

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