Florida's Premier Aviation Academy

Start Flying in Zephyrhills
for $110.

Book a beginner-friendly Intro Flight with an FAA-certified instructor. No experience required. Your flight time counts toward future training.

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500+

Students Trained

20+

Years of Excellence

15+

Aircraft in Fleet

100%

FAA Certified

01 — About Us

Where Pilots
Are Made.

Located at Zephyrhills Municipal Airport, CrossAirOcean is a flight school built on one rule: train every student like they'll be the captain on your next flight.

From your first Intro Flight to your multi-engine rating, you fly one-on-one with FAA-certified instructors who teach because they love flying — not just to log hours toward an airline application.

Our Mission

“To deliver the highest standard of aviation training and maintenance in Zephyrhills, Florida, one pilot at a time.”

20+

Years Training

Who This Is For

This Is For You If…

01

You want to know what flying actually feels like.

02

You're thinking about becoming a private pilot.

03

You're considering aviation as a career.

04

You want to surprise someone with a flight experience.

05

You've always been curious but felt nervous to start.

If any of this sounds like you — you're in the right place. The Intro Flight is built for exactly this.

For First-Timers

Never Flown Before? That's Exactly Who This Is For.

You Won't Be Alone

Your FAA-certified instructor is in the cockpit with you the entire flight.

No Experience Needed

Most students have never touched a control yoke. That's the point.

Full Walkthrough First

30 minutes of ground school before you start the engine.

Ask Before Committing

Call us with questions before you book. We'd rather talk than have you wonder.

Maintained On Site

Every aircraft is inspected and maintained by our FAA-certified A&P mechanics. Right here, where we fly.

Comfort First

No pressure, no sales pitch, no rushing. Confidence, not performance.

Your First Flight Lesson

$110

One flat price. Everything included. No experience needed.

Bring a friend for $20 (one passenger max).

What's Included

  • 30 minutes of ground school
  • Flight simulator session
  • 45-minute flight (you fly it)
  • Free logbook with your first hour logged
  • Weather cancellation? Free reschedule.
What Students Say

Real Reviews, Real Concerns

I was nervous about my first flight…

Flew with Ben in a twin prop plane for an introductory flight. The guys made sure I felt safe and comfortable. They were professional and very easy to get along with.

Jason Saez

I work full time and didn't think I had the time…

As a student who works full time and whose goal is only to become a hobby pilot, CrossAirOcean has been an excellent option for me! With it being a Part 61 school, it's extremely flexible, and also very affordable.

Adrien Hafner

I'm changing careers…

Being a pilot has been a dream of mine for a long time. So at 35 years old, I decided to make a career change and follow that dream. The flexible scheduling options, relaxed atmosphere, and fair pricing is why I chose CrossAirOcean.

Cory Foster

I just wanted to try flying…

It was our first experience behind the yoke of a plane as a pseudo pilot! Hisa Tamura as our instructor gave us an amazing first flight experience. Highly recommend for anyone curious about flying!

Allan Zuckerman

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CF

Cory Foster

a month ago

Being a pilot has been a dream of mine for a long time. So at 35 years old, I decided to make a career change and follow that dream. The flexible scheduling options, relaxed atmosphere, and fair pricing is why I chose CrossAirOcean. The instructors are dedicated helping you achieve your aviation goals.

AH

Adrien Hafner

a month ago

As a student who works full time and whose goal is only to become a hobby pilot, CrossAirOcean has been an excellent option for me! With it being a Part 61 school, it's extremely flexible, and also very affordable.

MC

Michael Crook

3 years ago

A professional flight school located on Zephyrhills Municipal Airport. I am currently training in the private pilot curriculum and have enjoyed my training regime. This flight school is an excellent value!

KG

Kenny Garcia

2 years ago

My experience at CrossAirOcean has been exceptional. The instructors truly invested in achieving my goal. Adjustments were made as needed to meet my needs. Flight simulator and leveled learning enabled me to gain the necessary confidence.

JS

Jason Saez

4 years ago

Flew with Ben and Lucien in a twin prop plane for an introductory flight. The guys made sure I felt safe and comfortable. They were professional and very easy to get along with. It was a great flying experience and I look forward to getting my private pilot's license with them!

ZP

Zachary Purvis

11 months ago

I cannot recommend CrossAir Ocean highly enough! After receiving my airplane back from a flight club that unfortunately neglected its care, I found myself in a tough situation. Fortunately, Ben at CrossAir Ocean stepped in and has been an absolute lifesaver.

JQ

Janice Quinones

4 months ago

Booked the introductory flight for my father and his experience was a 10/10!! I live in South Carolina and they communicated with me and answered all my questions!!

VS

Victoria Smith

a year ago

I met Joe, a flight instructor at a career expo, who provided incredible insight into aviation. He was welcoming and genuinely passionate about sharing his love of flying. My introductory flight was an unforgettable experience!

KV

Ken Van Cura

2 years ago

I would wholeheartedly recommend! The team that led me through my Commercial Multi-Engine add-on was terrific. I felt comfortable and at ease from the first moment. A terrific teaching staff and excellent aircraft — definitely consider them for any rating!

MS

Mandeep Singh

3 years ago

Great experience on my discovery flight. The ground school and simulation helped me with the basic knowledge about the Piper and gave me enough context for the maneuvers. Ben was especially helpful with all my questions.

AZ

Allan Zuckerman

2 years ago

It was our first experience behind the yoke of a plane as a pseudo pilot! Hisa Tamura as our instructor gave us an amazing first flight experience. Highly recommend for anyone curious about flying!

RC

Ray Combs

3 years ago

An awesome experience. I sincerely appreciate the time and effort Josh devoted to making my introductory flight informative and memorable. He impressed me with his knowledge, patience, and passion for flying. I know he's the CFI for me!

RM

Rafael Martinez

3 years ago

Ben was very knowledgeable and a very nice instructor. He answered all our questions and explained everything in detail. My son and I had an amazing experience and we are definitely looking forward to doing the course with Ben.

JH

Jabari Hunt

8 months ago

If you're in the Tampa Bay area and you want to learn how to fly, come here! You won't regret it. The team is fantastic and the experience is truly one of a kind.

IV

Ivan

9 months ago

DJ made sure my first flying experience was simply awesome. Shoutout to him! From the pre-flight briefing to actually taking the controls, the whole experience exceeded my expectations.

QS

Queen Sumire

2 years ago

Thank you Josh and team — it was awesome! Josh was experienced and knowledgeable, and he was very kind and friendly. I was very glad to meet them and will be visiting again soon!

NC

Naija Chief

3 years ago

Great experience with Ben — very detailed and professional. He walked me through everything clearly and made sure I understood each step. Definitely going back for more.

SR

Saul Rivera

3 years ago

Great learning experience, very friendly instructor. There's a lot to learn but the instructor made things simple and explained everything very well. Looking forward to my next class!

SH

Shaylee

3 years ago

Awesome introductory flight! Ben is a fantastic pilot and instructor. The whole experience was smooth and exciting from start to finish. Excited to start full training at this school! 👍

CF

Cory Foster

a month ago

Being a pilot has been a dream of mine for a long time. So at 35 years old, I decided to make a career change and follow that dream. The flexible scheduling options, relaxed atmosphere, and fair pricing is why I chose CrossAirOcean. The instructors are dedicated helping you achieve your aviation goals.

AH

Adrien Hafner

a month ago

As a student who works full time and whose goal is only to become a hobby pilot, CrossAirOcean has been an excellent option for me! With it being a Part 61 school, it's extremely flexible, and also very affordable.

MC

Michael Crook

3 years ago

A professional flight school located on Zephyrhills Municipal Airport. I am currently training in the private pilot curriculum and have enjoyed my training regime. This flight school is an excellent value!

KG

Kenny Garcia

2 years ago

My experience at CrossAirOcean has been exceptional. The instructors truly invested in achieving my goal. Adjustments were made as needed to meet my needs. Flight simulator and leveled learning enabled me to gain the necessary confidence.

JS

Jason Saez

4 years ago

Flew with Ben and Lucien in a twin prop plane for an introductory flight. The guys made sure I felt safe and comfortable. They were professional and very easy to get along with. It was a great flying experience and I look forward to getting my private pilot's license with them!

ZP

Zachary Purvis

11 months ago

I cannot recommend CrossAir Ocean highly enough! After receiving my airplane back from a flight club that unfortunately neglected its care, I found myself in a tough situation. Fortunately, Ben at CrossAir Ocean stepped in and has been an absolute lifesaver.

JQ

Janice Quinones

4 months ago

Booked the introductory flight for my father and his experience was a 10/10!! I live in South Carolina and they communicated with me and answered all my questions!!

VS

Victoria Smith

a year ago

I met Joe, a flight instructor at a career expo, who provided incredible insight into aviation. He was welcoming and genuinely passionate about sharing his love of flying. My introductory flight was an unforgettable experience!

KV

Ken Van Cura

2 years ago

I would wholeheartedly recommend! The team that led me through my Commercial Multi-Engine add-on was terrific. I felt comfortable and at ease from the first moment. A terrific teaching staff and excellent aircraft — definitely consider them for any rating!

MS

Mandeep Singh

3 years ago

Great experience on my discovery flight. The ground school and simulation helped me with the basic knowledge about the Piper and gave me enough context for the maneuvers. Ben was especially helpful with all my questions.

AZ

Allan Zuckerman

2 years ago

It was our first experience behind the yoke of a plane as a pseudo pilot! Hisa Tamura as our instructor gave us an amazing first flight experience. Highly recommend for anyone curious about flying!

RC

Ray Combs

3 years ago

An awesome experience. I sincerely appreciate the time and effort Josh devoted to making my introductory flight informative and memorable. He impressed me with his knowledge, patience, and passion for flying. I know he's the CFI for me!

RM

Rafael Martinez

3 years ago

Ben was very knowledgeable and a very nice instructor. He answered all our questions and explained everything in detail. My son and I had an amazing experience and we are definitely looking forward to doing the course with Ben.

JH

Jabari Hunt

8 months ago

If you're in the Tampa Bay area and you want to learn how to fly, come here! You won't regret it. The team is fantastic and the experience is truly one of a kind.

IV

Ivan

9 months ago

DJ made sure my first flying experience was simply awesome. Shoutout to him! From the pre-flight briefing to actually taking the controls, the whole experience exceeded my expectations.

QS

Queen Sumire

2 years ago

Thank you Josh and team — it was awesome! Josh was experienced and knowledgeable, and he was very kind and friendly. I was very glad to meet them and will be visiting again soon!

NC

Naija Chief

3 years ago

Great experience with Ben — very detailed and professional. He walked me through everything clearly and made sure I understood each step. Definitely going back for more.

SR

Saul Rivera

3 years ago

Great learning experience, very friendly instructor. There's a lot to learn but the instructor made things simple and explained everything very well. Looking forward to my next class!

SH

Shaylee

3 years ago

Awesome introductory flight! Ben is a fantastic pilot and instructor. The whole experience was smooth and exciting from start to finish. Excited to start full training at this school! 👍

02 — Flight Training Devices

Crossairocean Flight Training Devices (FTDs)

At Crossairocean Flight School, we provide trainees with access to Flight Training Devices (FTDs) designed to emulate real-life flying — building authentic skill and confidence before they take to the skies in our fleet.

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Glass cockpit FTD

Glass cockpit FTD — modern avionics training

03 — Our Fleet

Aircraft Built to Train

Every aircraft in our fleet is maintained to the highest standards by our on-site A&P mechanics. Fly with confidence.

Cessna 150
Single Engine Trainer

Cessna 150

$115 / hr

The ideal aircraft for primary flight training. Reliable, forgiving, and perfect for building foundational skills from your first lesson through solo flight.

Engine

O-200

Seats

2

Cruise

~100 kts

Piper Cherokee PA28-150
Single Engine Advanced

Piper Cherokee PA28-150

$180$160 / hrNew Lower Rate

Low-wing versatility ideal for instrument and commercial training. Equipped with Garmin Glass Cockpit avionics.

Engine

O-320

Seats

4

Cruise

~128 kts

Piper Seneca PA34-200
Multi-Engine Trainer

Piper Seneca PA34-200

$375 / hr

Twin-engine trainer for Multi-Engine ratings. Advanced Garmin avionics and S-TEC 55X autopilot for an airline-like experience.

Engines

2x IO-360

Seats

6

Cruise

~168 kts

04 — Rates & Packages

Transparent Pricing,
No Surprises.

Honest hourly rates. Wet pricing means fuel is always included. Custom block pricing available on request.

Wet rates — fuel always included
Intro Flight package from $110 (45 min flight)
Free simulator time for student pilots (ATD, 2 hrs/week)
Custom block pricing available on request

Intro Flight

Ground School + Simulator + 45 min flight

$110

Cessna 150 Rental

Wet rate, without instructor

$115 / hr

PA 28-150 Rental

Wet rate, without instructor

$180$160 / hr

AATD Simulator

Advanced Aviation Training Device

$80 / hr
06 — What Happens Next

What Happens After You Book

Five simple steps from booking to your first flight. No surprises.

01

Pick Your Flight Time

Choose a date and time. We confirm by phone or email within one business day.

02

Meet Your Instructor

Arrive 15 minutes early. We'll meet you and walk you through everything.

03

Short Ground Briefing

30 minutes of ground school. You'll learn the controls and what to expect.

04

Your 45-Minute Flight

You're in the cockpit. Your instructor handles takeoff and landing — unless you want to try.

05

Talk Through Next Steps

No pressure. Continue training only if you want to.

Your Future Cockpit Awaits

Ready to Fly?

Reserve your slot today. Spots fill quickly — especially on weekends.