Sierra Aviation

Sierra Aviation, a renowned flight school based in Santa Fe, NM, has been a pillar in the aviation community for nearly two decades. Established in 2005 by Paul Dwyer and Larry Haight, the school has built a reputation for training students in safe and precise flying, adhering to the highest standards of excellence. Regrettably, after 19 years of providing quality flight instruction and aircraft rental services, Sierra Aviation will be closing its doors as a flight school by the end of 2024, as Paul Dwyer embarks on his well-deserved retirement.

While the flight school will no longer be accepting new students, Sierra Aviation will continue to support its current students in completing their training. The school will also continue to offer discovery flights and flight reviews until its closure. For those interested in private aircraft ownership, Paul Dwyer will still be available for training, meaning Sierra Aviation is transitioning to a semi-retirement phase.

Aircraft for Sale

As part of the transition, Sierra Aviation is offering its three Cessna 172 aircraft for sale. These include:

• N3504P: A 2001 Cessna 172R, equipped with a Lycoming 10-360-L2A engine, a Penn Yan overhaul with 1,400 hours since overhaul, a Garmin 530W GPS/COMM, and a King KX 155 NAV/COMM, among other features.

Price: $230,000

• N64962: A 1982 Cessna 172P, has been a part of the Sierra Aviation fleet since 2007, and comes with a Lycoming 0-32-D2J engine, a Lycoming Factory Overhaul with 1,900 hours since overhaul, a Garmin 430W GPS/COMM, and a NARCO MK 12D NAV/COMM.

Price: $130,000

• N80790: A 1976 Cessna 172M, the first airplane in the Sierra Aviation fleet, with a Lycoming 0-320-E2D engine, a Penn Yan overhaul with 40 hours since overhaul, a Garmin 430W-GPS/COMM, and a NARCO MK-120-NAV/COMM.

Price: $110,000

Serious inquiries about the aircraft for sale can be directed to sierraav@cybermesa.com or by calling (505) 474-0774.

Flight Instruction

Sierra Aviation boasts a team of experienced flight instructors, including Paul Dwyer, who has accumulated over 15,000 hours of flight time, with over 13,000 hours of instruction given. Other accomplished instructors include the late Larry Haight and Jack Stafford. While new students cannot be accepted, current students can continue flight training with our dedicated and experienced instructors.

Discovery Flights

For those curious about flying, Sierra Aviation offers discovery flights that include 30 minutes of ground training and 30 minutes of flight time. Take the controls under the guidance of one of our certified instructors and experience the thrill of flying firsthand. Discovery flights are priced at $150 plus tax.

Aircraft Rental

Sierra Aviation offers aircraft rental services for those who wish to fly their own aircraft. Rental prices include fuel and range from $155 to $165 per hour, depending on the aircraft model.

As Sierra Aviation moves towards retirement, we remain committed to providing quality services and support to our students, customers, and the aviation community.