Sky Chiefs Aviation is an affordable full-service, Part 61 flight school with Ryan Foote, a full-time career Certified Flight Instructor.

Here at Sky Chiefs, we offer a unique, client-centered method of learning to fly.  Sky Chiefs makes you feel like a VIP from the first time we meet you.  You will be trained to become a safe and proficient pilot. Safety is our top priority at Sky Chiefs Aviation.  You’ll fly in safe, FAA certified aircraft, which are maintained by FAA certified mechanics.   We provide high-quality instruction and personal attention from an instructor who cares about your safety and success.

Our flight school is the only full-service flight school located at Williston Municipal Airport (X60). Williston is conveniently located 20 minutes from Gainesville and Ocala and close to the University of Florida and Santa Fe College.  Our facility has a pilot lounge, bathrooms, free Wi-Fi, flight planning room, vending machines, and just a few steps away, the Pyper Cub restaurant, and a 5-minute drive to downtown Williston. 

Sky Chiefs was founded in 2008 by Ryan Foote, with the sole purpose of helping people achieve their aviation dreams.  Ryan is a career flight instructor who will be with you every step of the way on your journey to achieving your goals, or just taking a local discovery flight.  He has a passion for flying and wants to share his passion with you.  

Sky Chiefs is a small full-service flight school operating under FAR Part 61.  This designation permits us to provide flexibility with our syllabus and provide you with more personalized attention from the minute you step through the door.  Part 61 and Part 141 flight school students still take the same FAA written and practical exams and must pass them in accordance with the FAA Airmen Certification Standards (ACS) and/or Pilot Training Standards (PTS).  We understand that every person learns differently and when possible, and safety and regulations permit, we adjust the syllabus to fit your learning style and needs.  We fly at your pace and skill level.  

For each individual with diverse backgrounds, personalities, goals, and learning habits, it’s Sky Chiefs desire to help you meet your goals and help you earn your wings – sending you skyward.  

Not sure if you will enjoy flying?  Do you want to know if you have what it takes to fly a small plane?  Curious about what it feels like to fly a plane?  No problem!  Sky Chiefs Aviation has a discovery flight that will help answer the questions.  For more information, look on our site under the “Discovery Flight” tab.  

Sky Chiefs Aviation offers Aircraft Rentals, Discovery Flights, training for Private Pilot, Instrument Rating, Commercial Certificate, CFI, and CFII, Flight Review, and Instrument Proficiency Checks (IPC).  Come earn your wings with us!