Meet Our Team
Training starts with the team.
Get to know the instructors and schoolhouse crew who help students turn first lessons into real pilot progress.
Meet the Team
We Train. We Fly. We Train Again.
Train at Moraine Airpark with instructors, rental aircraft, and a schoolhouse culture that keeps students active from first lesson through future ratings.
About Dayton Aviation
A Flight School at the Birthplace of Aviation
Dayton Aviation Services exists for people who want flying to become part of their actual life today. From a first discovery flight to aircraft rental, flight reviews, endorsements, and advanced training, the goal is simple: help pilots keep learning and keep flying.
We are based at Moraine Airpark, close to downtown Dayton, where the airport setting feels connected to the city's aviation heritage. Around here, training is personal, practical, and built around the pilot sitting in the left seat.
Why Pilots Choose Us
Flexible Training, Practical Access, and a Place to Keep Flying
Distinguished Flight Training
Recognized as an AOPA Flight Training Magazine Distinguished Flight School, Dayton Aviation is known for skilled instruction, well-supported students, and a training experience built around real pilot growth.
Closest to Downtown Dayton
Train from historic Moraine Airpark, with a paved runway, parallel grass strip, and a local aviation setting tied to Dayton's earliest flying stories.
Training That Fits Real Life
Our Part 61 format lets us shape lessons around your schedule, goals, and learning style instead of forcing every pilot through the same script.
No Dues, No Hassle
Start with a first lesson, continue toward a certificate, or rent after training without a club-style dues model getting in the way.
Welcome Dayton Aviation
Step Into the Schoolhouse
Meet the Dayton Aviation way of training: hands-on, local, steady, and always pointed toward the next good flight.
International Students
International Students Can Train With Dayton Aviation
Dayton Aviation Services provides TSA-accepted training support for international students. If you are a non-US citizen, contact DAS before training so we can explain the background check, training authorization, fingerprinting, and confirmation process in greater detail.
1
Discovery Flight
Optional, but it can count as your first lesson.
2
Informational Meeting
Meet with DAS to understand the training path.
3
Authorization Request
Submit the training request and required fee.
4
Fingerprinting
Complete fingerprinting and receive authorization.
5
First Lesson
Begin training and take your first-lesson picture.
Our Values
Teach Well, Fly Often, and Keep Getting Better
Our mission is to teach carefully, communicate clearly, and help pilots enjoy flying while respecting weather, aircraft limits, procedures, and proficiency standards.
Safety First, Fun Always
Flying should feel serious in the right places and joyful in the right places. We keep both in the cockpit.
Flying is a Family Affair
Students, renters, gift buyers, and longtime pilots all belong in the schoolhouse conversation.
Experience Gets Shared
Founder Rich Cox brings CFII, MEI, and A&P credentials plus professional instruction experience that began in 2001.
See the Fleet
Use the aircraft for training and rental.
Explore the aircraft used for training and rental, from light sport flying to Cessna 172 options and beyond.
View the FleetFind the Schoolhouse
Visit Moraine Airpark
Dayton Aviation Services trains from Moraine Airpark (I73), close to downtown Dayton with access to instructors, rental aircraft, and pilot resources.
Our Address
3800 Clearview Rd, Dayton, OH 45439
Contact Us
(937) 401-8476
Start Training Where Aviation Started
Ready for Your First or Next Flight?
Whether you are booking a discovery flight, choosing a certificate path, or getting current again, the schoolhouse can help you compare requirements, aircraft options, and scheduling.
We train with purpose, fly with care, and keep learning every time we step into the aircraft.