We're a Flight School.
We Understand Your World.
Paragon Flight is an active flight training operation. When we maintain your training fleet, we bring the perspective of operators who live with the same pressures you do — AOG urgency, regulatory compliance, and keeping aircraft available for students.
Maintained by Operators, Not Just Mechanics
Most maintenance shops have never run a training operation. We have. That changes how we approach every job.
We Are a Flight School
Paragon Flight is an active flight training operation. We understand training schedules, student checkride timelines, and the pressure of keeping aircraft available. We don't just maintain training fleets — we operate one.
We Understand AOG Urgency
A grounded training aircraft means cancelled lessons, delayed checkrides, and lost revenue. Our team prioritizes AOG situations and communicates proactively so you can reschedule students rather than waiting in the dark.
Regulatory Expertise
100-hour inspections, AD compliance, return-to-service documentation — we know the regulatory requirements for Part 91 training operations inside and out. Your aircraft will be maintained to the letter of the FARs.
Parts Inventory for Common Trainers
We stock high-wear parts for Cessna 172, Piper Archer, and Piper Pilot 100i aircraft — the most common training fleets in the Southeast. Same-day turnaround on tires, brakes, filters, and more.
We Know the Aircraft Your Students Fly
Our mechanics have thousands of hours of hands-on experience with the most common training aircraft in the Southeast. We are not learning on your fleet — we have already logged the time.
Piper
Pilot 100i (PA-28-181)
We operate approximately 15% of all Piper Pilot 100i aircraft ever manufactured — more hands-on experience with this specific airframe than any other shop in the Southeast.
Cessna
172 (All Variants)
Paragon Flight operated a fleet of Cessna 172s from 2006 to 2022. Thousands of inspections completed across Skyhawk, SP, S, and Nav III variants with Lycoming and Continental engines.
Piper
Archer (PA-28-181)
The Archer is the predecessor to the Pilot 100i and shares the same basic airframe. Our PA-28 experience extends across all generations of this aircraft.
Cessna
182 Skylane
A popular complex trainer and cross-country aircraft. We have extensive experience with the 182's Continental O-470 and IO-540 powerplants.
Everything Your Fleet Needs
100-Hour Inspections
Required under FAR 91.409 for aircraft operated for hire or flight instruction. We perform these efficiently with minimal downtime and complete all required documentation.
Annual Inspections
Comprehensive airworthiness inspections per FAR Part 43 Appendix D. We coordinate scheduling across your fleet to avoid taking multiple aircraft down simultaneously.
Squawk Resolution
Pilot-reported discrepancies resolved quickly. We maintain clear communication throughout the repair process so you can update your dispatch schedule in real time.
Engine Maintenance
Compression checks, top overhauls, cylinder replacements, and magneto service for Lycoming and Continental engines common to Cessna 172 and Piper trainer fleets.
Tire & Brake Service
High-cycle training aircraft wear tires and brakes faster than privately owned aircraft. We stock common trainer sizes and can turn these jobs same-day.
Pre-Buy Inspections
Adding aircraft to your fleet? We perform thorough pre-purchase inspections with a written report covering airframe, engine, systems, and logbook compliance.
Aircraft on Ground? Call Us First.
We understand that a grounded training aircraft is not just a maintenance problem — it is a scheduling problem, a student problem, and a revenue problem. We prioritize AOG situations and communicate proactively throughout the repair process.
Flight School Maintenance FAQ
Do you work with Part 141 flight schools?
Yes. We are familiar with the maintenance documentation requirements for Part 141 operations and can provide the records and sign-offs your operations manual requires. Contact us to discuss your specific documentation needs.
Can you service our entire fleet across multiple aircraft types?
Yes. We service Cessna, Piper, Beechcraft, and Cirrus piston aircraft at all three locations. If your fleet includes multiple types, we can handle all of them under one maintenance relationship.
How do you handle scheduling to minimize fleet downtime?
We work with your dispatch schedule to stagger inspections so you are never taking multiple aircraft down simultaneously. For 100-hour inspections, we can often schedule around your busiest training days.
Do you provide loaner aircraft while ours is in maintenance?
We do not provide loaner aircraft, but our efficient turnaround times — typically 1–2 days for 100-hour inspections — minimize the impact on your training schedule.
What locations do you serve?
We operate at Page Field (KFMY) in Fort Myers, FL; Punta Gorda Airport (KPGD) in Punta Gorda, FL; and LaGrange Callaway Airport (KLGC) in LaGrange, GA. Flight schools within a reasonable distance of any of these airports are welcome to contact us.
How do we get started?
Contact us at [email protected] or call (239) 274-3170. We'll discuss your fleet, your schedule, and what a maintenance partnership would look like for your operation.
Three Locations Serving the Southeast
Flight school maintenance partnerships available at all three Paragon Flight facilities.
KFMY
Page Field — Fort Myers, FL
511 Danley Drive, Fort Myers, FL 33907
Mon–Sun: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Open 7 Days a Week
(239) 274-3170KPGD
Punta Gorda Airport — Punta Gorda, FL
8260 Skylane Way, Punta Gorda, FL 33982
Mon–Fri: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sat–Sun: Closed
(239) 274-3170KLGC
LaGrange Callaway Airport — LaGrange, GA
525 Aerotron Parkway, LaGrange, GA 30241
Mon–Fri: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sat–Sun: Closed
(239) 274-3170