Aviation Education Training and Proficiency

Virginia Flight School Closure Leaves Students Stranded

One student who had paid $100,000 up front for training said the owner told her that no refunds would be issued.

Amelia Walsh

Friday, August 16, 2024 at 10:54 AM ET

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Edited By: tccjeremy

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Key Takeaways:

A flight school operating at Virginia’s Manassas Regional Airport/Harry P. Davis Field (KHEF) abruptly shut down on August 1, leaving several of its students stranded.

Students from American Aviation Flight School, including Thida Aung, reached out to local news station WTTG-TV (FOX 5 DC) seeking help.

Amelia Walsh

Amelia Walsh is a private pilot who enjoys flying her family’s Columbia 350. She is based in Colorado and loves all things outdoors including skiing, hiking, and camping.