FlyRight

What FlyRight does

FlyRight Inc. is a privately held, FAA Part-142 certified flight training center operating from a facility at Concord Regional Airport in Concord, North Carolina (near Charlotte), with a headcount of 51–100 employees. Founded in 2003, the company delivers initial, recurrent, ATP, and type-rating training for professional and owner pilots across three aircraft families — Cessna Caravan 208, Beechcraft King Air (90 through 350), and Bombardier Dash 8 (100/200/300) — using an owned fleet of full-motion Level-C and Level-D simulators. It holds unique US authorization to grant the Beechcraft B200 Type Rating via a 100% simulator-based program, and its simulators are also certified by Transport Canada, Brazilian ANAC, and Chinese CAAC/DGCA.

The company monetizes through per-program pilot training services (multi-day initial and shorter recurrent courses), Part 135 training and checking services, simulator leasing for operators wanting to conduct training at their own facilities, and ancillary services such as ATP add-on training and GI Bill-eligible programs. Simulators are sourced or upgraded through partnerships with manufacturers such as ASE and include G1000NXi, Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21, and Classic analog avionics configurations; in-house Computer-Based Training modules supplement simulator sessions. The GTM motion is direct enterprise field sales via phone, a client portal, and industry events (e.g., NBAA conventions), supported by an extensive customer testimonial library.

Customer segments are horizontal and include corporate flight departments, Part 135 commercial operators, defense contractors, international operators (Canada, Brazil, China), and veterans using GI Bill benefits; all major aviation insurance underwriters (USAIG, AIG, Global, US Specialty, Phoenix, WBrown, CVStarr, Allianz) recognize FlyRight training. Three instructors have received the FAA Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award. The company has no disclosed institutional investors, no public funding rounds, and remains privately held under independent ownership.

Name

FlyRight

Legal name

FlyRight Inc.

Website

https://flyrightinc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

FlyRight is a privately held FAA Part-142 flight training center in Concord, NC, delivering initial, recurrent, ATP, and type-rating training for professional pilots on Caravan 208, King Air, and Dash 8 aircraft using Level-C and Level-D full-motion simulators.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aviation Pilot Training

NAICS

Flight Training (611512)

akta.pro primary industry

Aviation & Aerospace (EDABALAC)

Keywords

• Pilot training services
• Flight simulation training
• Type rating programs
• Aviation training center
• Recurrent pilot training

Headquarters

HQ city

Concord

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Pilot Training Services: Initial, recurrent, ATP, and type rating training programs for pilots. Programs include ground school, simulator sessions, and check rides. Training is charged per program/course, typically multi-day engagements for comprehensive initial training or shorter recurrent courses.
2. Simulator Leasing: FlyRight offers simulator lease options for Caravan 208B, King Air 200, and Dash 8 aircraft, allowing operators to conduct training at their own facilities using FlyRight's simulators.
3. Landing Currency and Flight Review Programs: During COVID-19, FlyRight offered free landing currency and flight review programs to experienced pilots supporting relief efforts. This represents ancillary training services beyond core courses.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

FlyRight is an FAA Part-142 certified flight training center delivering initial, recurrent, ATP, and type rating training for professional pilots. Training is conducted using full-motion Level-C and Level-D simulators for the Cessna Caravan 208, Beechcraft King Air (90/100/200/300/350), and Bombardier Dash 8 (100/200/300) aircraft families, with simulator leasing available for operators worldwide.

Product overview

FlyRight is an FAA Part-142 certified flight training center offering comprehensive pilot training services through a portfolio of training programs and full-motion simulators. The core offering centers on initial, recurrent, ATP, and type rating training for three aircraft families: Cessna Caravan 208 (with G1000 and Classic options), King Air series (90/100/200/300/350 with G1000, Pro Line 21, and Classic avionics), and Bombardier Dash 8 (100/200/300). Training is delivered using a fleet of Level-C and Level-D full-motion simulators. Additional offerings include Blackhawk Performance Training, Part 135 Training Services, Simulator Leasing, and ATP Training Options. The company operates from a modern training facility near Charlotte, NC.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Caravan 208 Training Program Initial, recurrent, and custom training for Cessna Caravan 208 aircraft using a Level-D full-motion simulator, available with both G1000 and Classic analog avionics options. Designed for professional pilots and operators of Caravan 208 fleets.
• King Air Training Program Comprehensive training for King Air series aircraft (90, 100, 200, and 300/350) with G1000, Pro Line 21, and Classic analog avionics options across multiple full-motion simulator levels. Serves corporate flight departments, Part 135 operators, defense contractors, and professional pilots.
• Dash 8 Training Program Initial, recurrent, upgrade, and short recurrent training for Bombardier Dash 8 (DHC-8) 100, 200, and 300 models using a Level-C full-motion simulator. Used by civil and commercial flight departments and defense contractors worldwide.
• King Air 200 Type Rating Program FAA-approved B200 Initial/Recurrent Type Rating Program. FlyRight is the only company in the United States authorized to grant the Beechcraft B200 Type Rating in a 100% simulator-based program.
• Blackhawk Performance Training Authorized Blackhawk performance training for King Air aircraft (90, 200, and 350), enhancing aircraft performance capabilities for King Air operators and owner-pilots.
• Part 135 Training Services Training and checking services for Part 135 operators including aircraft-specific checks with a Training Center Evaluator (TCE) and King Air Check Airman on staff, supporting POI-approved training programs.
• ATP Training Option Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certification training available as an add-on to initial or recurrent King Air and Dash 8 courses, adding one additional day of training to satisfy ATP certification requirements.
• Simulator Leasing Simulator leasing options for Caravan 208B, King Air 200, and Dash 8 simulators, allowing operators to conduct training at their own facilities using FlyRight-owned full-motion simulators.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% of type rating and ATP training can be completed in Level-C and Level-D simulators
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• ASE (Aviation Simulation Engineering)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 October 2019ASE manufactured FlyRight's new King Air 200/350 G1000 Level-D full-motion simulator. The simulator is convertible between King Air B200 and 350 models equipped with G1000NXi avionics and features an electric motion base with upset recovery training capabilities.
• Global Jet ServicessupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership established in 2013 to provide King Air maintenance training to FlyRight clients, combining flight training with maintenance education.
• BlackhawkcoreTechnology or IntegrationBlackhawk authorized training provider status allows FlyRight to offer Blackhawk Performance Training for King Air 90, 200, and 350 aircraft. Press release announced in 2018.
• Rockwell CollinscoreTechnology or IntegrationFlyRight is an approved Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 training provider. They operate two Pro Line 21 avionics procedures trainers paired with King Air 350 training programs.
• Transport CanadacoreOthersMost FlyRight simulators are certified by Transport Canada for pilot training, allowing them to serve Canadian operators.
• ANAC Brazil (National Civil Aviation Agency)coreOthersFlyRight simulators are certified by Brazilian ANAC for pilot training, enabling them to serve Brazilian and South American operators.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• FlightSafety International: The global gold standard in business aviation simulator training, with a network of learning centers and the largest fleet of full-motion simulators. Directly comparable to FlyRight because it offers type-rating and recurrent training for the same aircraft families (King Air, business jets) using FAA-approved simulators — but at vastly greater scale and with broader aircraft coverage.
• CAE: One of the world's largest civil aviation training providers, operating 50+ training centers and the second-largest fleet of full-motion simulators. Comparable to FlyRight as a Part 142-equivalent provider of type-rating, recurrent, and ATP training to professional pilots, with far greater capital and geographic reach.
• Lufthansa Aviation Training: European-based pilot training group with multiple training centers and a sizable full-motion simulator fleet serving airlines, corporate operators, and individual professional pilots. Comparable to FlyRight as a multi-jurisdictional, simulator-based training provider, though with a much broader aircraft and geographic footprint.

Direct peers

• SimuFlite (FlightSafety International): FlightSafety's business aviation simulator training division, focused on corporate flight departments and owner-pilots flying King Air, Citation, and similar turboprops/business jets. The closest direct competitor to FlyRight — same customer persona, same simulator-based training model, same insurance-approval positioning.
• TRU Simulation + Training (Textron Aviation): Textron Aviation's in-house training arm, providing type-rating and recurrent training for Cessna Caravan and other Textron aircraft using full-motion simulators. Comparable to FlyRight because it shares the same aircraft families (especially Caravan 208) and serves the same corporate/Part 135 customer base.
• Pan Am International Flight Academy: Operates FAA Part 142 flight training centers with full-motion simulators, providing type ratings, ATP, and recurrent training to professional and military pilots. Comparable to FlyRight in regulatory posture (Part 142), simulator-led training model, and enterprise/government customer mix.
• Simcom Aviation Training (FlightSafety International): Specializes in pilot type-rating and recurrent training for turboprop and business aircraft, now part of the FlightSafety group. Directly comparable to FlyRight for King Air, Caravan, and similar type-rating training delivered through Level-C/D simulators.

Regional players

• ATP Flight School: Largest flight school in the United States, focused on ab initio pilot training through ATP and CFI pathways. Partially comparable to FlyRight because it shares the FAA Part 142 framework and serves career-pilot candidates, but its training model (initial pilot pipeline rather than type-rating/recurrent) is adjacent rather than directly overlapping.

Emerging players

• FlightBridge: Provides online and computer-based pilot education, including type-rating and recurrent content for King Air and similar operators. Comparable to FlyRight as a training resource for the same professional-pilot audience, though delivery is digital rather than simulator-based — a potential substitute or complement to FlyRight's CBT modules.
• Blackhawk Aerospace (training division): Provides performance upgrade training for King Air aircraft through its own network of authorized training providers (including FlyRight itself). Comparable to FlyRight as a partner/adjacent training provider in the King Air ecosystem, with potential overlap on King Air 90/200/350 type ratings and recurrent training.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights8 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/FlyRightInc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/flyright-inc
• Xx.com/flyright_inc

Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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