Welcome to CVA!

Cumberland Valley Aviation is based at the Business Airport of Carlisle (N94), just a few minutes from downtown Carlisle, PA. The Carlisle area offers a great and scenic place for learning to fly. Situated between two mountain ranges with the Appalachian Trail running through the valley, you'll experience the spectacular views that the area is known for.

In addition to flight training, Cumberland Valley Aviation also offers scenic rides and aerial photography.

Please feel free to explore our website. If you would like to talk to someone in person, see our Contact Us page for details. Check out our FAQ page for common questions and answers: FAQ.

Thanks for visiting and we hope to see you up in the air with us!

Try It... You'll Like It!

Flight Training Course

Cumberland Valley Aviation is offering a new way to get you started flying. The "Try It, You'll Like It" course. This course is designed to let you 'try-on' your flight training and see if you like it with a small commitment. It allows you to master the basics of flying and learn what is involved in earning your Private Pilot's License. You receive the same training as a person enrolled in the complete Private Pilot Course. If you decide to continue, Nothing is lost....you will continue to work towards your first solo flight!! Why put it off any longer??

The course includes:

3 hours of flight training with a Certified Flight Instructor in a Cessna 172 or Piper Archer II.

2 hours of Ground Instruction

1 Pilot Log Book

Cost: $550.00

The sky's the limit!