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A closer look.
Vincennes University’s Indianapolis Aviation Technology Center offers a two-year Aviation Flight Technology degree with flight instruction at Eagle Creek Airpark. Its published sequence includes private pilot, instrument, commercial, and optional CFI training, with flying planned from the first week of classes. Students begin in Cirrus SR20 aircraft and later progress to Piper Seminole multiengine training. Redbird devices support the program from introductory practice through more advanced simulation, and the university says simulator lab use carries no additional fee. The program combines university academics with instruction delivered by Vincennes aircraft and flight instructors.
Indianapolis flying location
The university states that flight instruction is conducted at Eagle Creek Airpark using Vincennes aircraft and instructors, separate from the Aviation Technology Center classroom site.
Cirrus and Seminole progression
Students begin in SR20 aircraft and then move into Piper Seminole multiengine training according to the flight-major aircraft page.
Simulator access
The aircraft page describes Redbird introductory, stationary, and full-motion devices and states that simulator lab time has no extra charge.
Published training options.
The school’s published options are summarized below. Each note explains the training type and what to clarify when comparing the school’s exact course.
Aviation degree program
An academic pathway with its own entry and graduation requirements. Compare the flight qualifications, academic credits and flight fees included in your chosen track.
Private pilot
A private-pilot training path. Compare the aircraft used, ground-school arrangements and how lessons progress from initial skills to practical-test preparation.
Instrument rating
Training focused on instrument flying, procedures and planning. Compare aircraft and simulator use, scheduling and the preparation expected before flight lessons.
Commercial pilot
A commercial-pilot training option. Ask which aircraft category, prerequisites, experience-building flights and practical-test preparation are included.
Multiengine training
Training in multiengine aircraft. Confirm whether the course is an initial rating, an add-on or a transition, and which aircraft will be available.
Flight instructor training
Training in teaching, lesson preparation and instructional flying. Ask which instructor qualification is included and how practice teaching is assessed.
Ground school
Study and knowledge preparation. Confirm the delivery format, included materials, instructor support and any separate flight-training requirement.
Simulator training
Practice using a training device. Ask which device is used, whether an instructor is included and how the sessions support your particular course.
The published options below are supported by the linked school sources.
Aircraft & training scope
Aircraft categories: Airplane
Published aircraft models: Cirrus SR20, Piper Seminole
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The program describes planned flight activity rather than guaranteed completion hours or dates. Medical suitability, aircraft loading, current curriculum, and transfer arrangements should be reviewed before enrollment.
Training framework & verification
Part 141: Matched to the FAA roster dated 2026-10-19. Confirm the approved course and training location with the school. The workbook does not list individual course approvals or establish training quality.
FAA reference: faa.gov. Confirm the approved course and training location with the school.
PART 141 SOURCE CHECK
FAA roster information.
This listing is matched to the supplied FAA Part 141 roster record. Confirm the approved course and training location with the school; the roster does not list course approvals or establish training quality.
VINCENNES UNIVERSITY
Certificate PF2S081LLocation designator PF2S
Address as recorded: VINCENNES UNIVERSITY AVIATION TECHN, 2175 SOUTH HOFFMAN RD, INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46241
Use the faa.gov facility dashboard for future cross-reference. The dated record above reflects the FAA workbook used for this directory update. How we check records
TRAINING FIT
Our school review.
Vincennes may appeal to a student seeking a structured associate-degree pathway and early experience in a glass-panel Cirrus. The distinction between the Aviation Technology Center and the Eagle Creek flying site matters when arranging transport and housing. The SR20-to-Seminole progression provides a clear aircraft sequence, but applicants should request the current curriculum and specify whether CFI is included in their plan. Ask how extra flight hours, examination fees, medical requirements, and any bachelor’s transfer option affect the full commitment.
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WHAT THE AVAILABLE FEEDBACK TELLS US
Student review evidence.
Niche provides student reviews for Vincennes University, but the material reviewed concerns the wider institution. One dual-enrollment aviation student praises classroom instruction, but the account does not identify flight training at the Indianapolis location. It does not establish the experience of flight students at the listed Indianapolis training location. General comments about academics, campus life or administration should not be converted into claims about flight instruction, aircraft scheduling or checkride preparation. Ask for aviation-program references and current training arrangements before using the institution-wide feedback in a flight-school comparison.
How to read this evidence
Institution-wide reviews; no campus-specific flight-training conclusions or rating assigned.
Follow up with the school
- Can I speak with two recent Indianapolis students who completed my intended course?
- What lesson frequency, instructor continuity, final costs and checkride timeline should I expect in writing?
Read the review sources
- Vincennes University Reviews - Niche Third-party source
Institution-wide reviews; no campus-specific flight-training conclusions or rating assigned.
AI-assisted summary of the cited material. Public comments are individual experiences; the sample may be small, selective, or dated.
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Questions for Vincennes University.
- Which flight and academic requirements are included in my two-year degree plan, and is CFI optional or included in my quoted cost?
- How are travel and schedules coordinated between the Aviation Technology Center and Eagle Creek?
- Which SR20 avionics configuration will I use, and when does Seminole training enter the sequence?
- What charges apply for additional flight hours and checkrides, and how would a Purdue transfer pathway work for my cohort?
Sources & listing information.
School facts are compiled from the source material below. Imported record identifiers are retained for traceability and are not presented as proof of current certification.
- Official Vincennes University information
- Official Vincennes University information
- Official Vincennes University information
- Official Vincennes University information
- Source-record reference: checkrides.ioReference retained from the supplied spreadsheet; current content not rechecked for this import.
- faa.gov — Find a FacilityFAA pilot-school facility reference. Part 61 instruction is not a separate FAA school certification.
View source record references
PF2S081L
Part_141_Flight_School_Websites (1).csv; faaverifiedp141.xlsx