A woman smiling, wearing a headset with a microphone, sitting inside a small airplane cockpit.

Of aviators. By aviators. For aviators.

NSPIRE Aviation is a locally owned and operated Part 61 flight school at DeKalb-Peachtree Airport (PDK) in Atlanta, Georgia.

Since 2018, our mission has been simple: inspire the next generation of aviators by treating students with respect and putting the fun back in flying.

Founded by pilots who experienced the frustrations of traditional training, NSPIRE was built to be different: clear guidance, engaged instructors, and a training environment where you feel supported from your first preflight to your checkride.

Our story

When we opened our doors in 2018, our vision was to create a school where students feel seen, supported, and challenged—with safety and good decision-making naturally built into the process. That meant hiring instructors who are mentors first, designing flexible programs to match individual goals, and fostering a sense of community you won’t find at most flight schools.

Today, NSPIRE has become a launchpad for some of the industry’s finest pilots and instructors. Our graduates go on to airlines, corporate operations, and flight departments around the world—carrying with them the habits, skills, and confidence they built here.

A woman and two children sitting inside a helicopter, all wearing headsets. The woman is taking a selfie, smiling and giving a thumbs-up, while the children are smiling and making thumbs-up and thumb-lick gestures. The woman is wearing sunglasses and a navy shirt, and the children are casually dressed.

The NSPIRE difference

Personalized training – Your path to becoming a pilot should match your pace, your schedule, and your goals.

Mentor mindset – Our instructors measure success by your progress, not just logged hours.

Community culture – Students often tell us they feel like they’ve joined a family, not just a program.

Real-world preparation – Training in PDK’s active airspace gives you practical experience that builds skill and confidence.

Joy in the journey – We believe flying should be as fun as it is rewarding—we work hard to keep it that way.

Our mission

To inspire future aviators by combining professionalism, respect, and the joy of flight in everything we do.

We believe that when students feel encouraged and supported, they not only become better pilots—they develop a lifelong love for flying.

Our home - PDK Airport

From our location inside the Globe Building at Atlanta’s DeKalb-Peachtree Airport, you’ll train in one of the Southeast’s busiest general aviation environments. Surrounded by corporate operators, historic aircraft, and a vibrant aviation community, you’ll experience what it’s like to fly in the real world from day one.

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Ready for takeoff?

Whether you want to fly for the airlines, travel for business, or explore the skies for fun, NSPIRE is here to help you get there.

Let’s start writing your aviation story.

Quit dreaming. Start flying!