# CFTAR - Center for Flight Training and Aeronautical Research

> CFTAR is Southwest Florida's premier FAA-certified flight training center, located at Marco Island Executive Airport (KMKY) in Naples, Florida.

## About CFTAR

CFTAR offers comprehensive flight training programs, aircraft rentals, and FAA-certified aircraft maintenance and repair services. The school serves student pilots, licensed pilots seeking advanced ratings, and aviation enthusiasts throughout Collier County and the greater Naples area.

## Flight Training Programs

- **Private Pilot Certificate** — Ground school and flight training for first-time pilots
- **Instrument Rating (IR)** — Training to fly in instrument meteorological conditions (IMC)
- **Commercial Pilot Certificate** — Career-focused training for aspiring professional pilots
- **Multi-Engine Rating** — Training in twin-engine aircraft, including the Beechcraft Duchess
- **Flight Reviews and Checkrides** — Biennial flight reviews and practical test preparation

CFTAR uses a Redbird flight simulator for ground training and instrument proficiency practice.

## Aircraft Fleet (via PreFlight FBO)

Aircraft are available for rental to qualified pilots through PreFlight FBO, located at KMKY. Reservations can be made at https://app.preflightfbo.com/book-flight.

## Aircraft Maintenance & Repairs

CFTAR provides FAA-certified aircraft maintenance, inspections, and repair services. Lead mechanic Alan Davis holds FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) certification. Services include annual inspections, 100-hour inspections, engine overhauls, and general airframe repairs.

## Purdue Global University Partnership

CFTAR is an official partner school for Purdue Global University's aviation degree programs. Student pilots can pursue an Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) in Aviation Flight Technology while completing flight training at CFTAR.

## Location & Contact

- **Airport:** Marco Island Executive Airport (KMKY), Naples, Florida
- **Phone:** 239-398-0260
- **Website:** https://cftar.org

## Who We Serve

- Student pilots in the Naples, Marco Island, and Collier County area
- Pilots seeking advanced ratings (Instrument, Commercial, Multi-Engine)
- Pilots needing flight reviews or checkride prep
- Aircraft owners needing FAA-certified maintenance
- College students pursuing aviation degrees through Purdue Global