It has been a busy year for Paragon Flight Training in Fort Myers, Florida. In addition to training hundreds of pilots, the company has added 10 new Piper aircraft to its fleet. The latest acquisition of state-of-the-art Pipers began in 2022, with the final two joining the line in September.
According to Paragon Flight president Christopher Schoensee, the company plans to have a total of 50 new aircraft on the line by the end of 2026 in order to meet the needs of the growing aviation industry and its expanding enrollment.
“Working in such a high-growth industry as aviation training, we need to remain laser=focused on our strategic plan—and that’s what we’ve done,” Schoensee said. “We know that having a modern fleet is not only a competitive advantage but provides optimal training for our students.”
In addition to adding more aircraft, Paragon Flight has opened two new locations to better serve the training community.
In July, the company partnered with LaGrange College in Georgia to open a satellite operation at LaGrange-Callaway Airport (KLGC). The partnership enables LaGrange students to earn a minor in aviation through Paragon Flight. Besides having access to aircraft at KLGC, those students also have access to a flight simulator on the LaGrange College campus.
In March of 2023, the company opened a fully operational training facility at the Punta Gorda Airport (KPGD) in Florida to better serve its training needs.
Students enrolled at the company headquarters in Fort Myers are also gaining an educational advantage in the form of a Frasca training device that is a button-to-button copy of the Piper Seminole, the twin-engine aircraft used by the multiengine commercial students at Paragon Flight.
“With a growth-focused strategic plan, the best training equipment in private aviation, and a pilot training curriculum that puts a premium not only on skill development but character and leadership, Paragon Flight is extremely excited about the future and the contributions our students will make as pilots and aviation professionals,” Schoensee said.
About Paragon Flight Training
Paragon Flight boasts a fleet of 30 aircraft in addition to advanced aviation training devices to prepare its clients for careers as pilots. The company also offers training for recreational and military aviators for both domestic and foreign governments.
For more information, go online at ParagonFlight.com.
