Why learn to fly at Brainard Airport?
Brainard Airport has a control tower, which makes it much safer to fly here. The confidence you gain during your training, in using the radio makes it easier and far less traumatic when training, when you visit larger and busier airports, especially for the first time. Brainard Airport is not so busy that you have to wait behind other aircraft to take off or land, which means you do not waste time and money in your training. This airport has three runways one of which is grass, which gives 6 take-off and landing options. The grass runway allows you to practice the special techniques needed for grass operations, without having to fly elsewhere. When you are flying at Brainard Airport, it is easy to find, as it is located between the Connecticut River and the City of Hartford. You will train in all types all types of weather, which will give you valuable experience for your future flying. Finally, Brainard Airport, has easy access from all major highways and is only minutes from down-tow
