Yale Aviation Flying Club

The origins of Yale Aviation trace back to 1916, when a group of visionary Yale undergraduates established what would become the full enterprise of American military aviation. From such ambitious beginnings, the club has continued to the present day, furthering its mission of aviation education. Although Yale Aviation is now an independent organization with no formal ties to Yale University, its membership still includes some of the Yale community and their families. Yale Aviation proudly owns two Piper Aircraft airplanes ideal for recreational use by members with private pilot certificates or higher. Based at the General Aviation Terminal of Tweed New Haven Airport, Yale Aviation airplanes can also be used to obtain basic flight training leading to a Private Pilot certificate, as well as more advanced training leading to an Instrument rating and Commercial certificate, all in keeping with their mission formulated in 1965.