Resource Listings
Upstate Aviation
Dr. Neil Trachtman provides all FAA pilot medical examinations 1st – 3rd class from his office in Ballston Spa.
FAA IACRA
This link will take you to the IACRA site to fill out information for your student pilot certificates or 8710 for a check ride.
TSA Flight Training Security Program
If you are a non-US citizen wishing to take flight lessons, your first step is to gain approval from the TSA.
Gold Seal Ground School
Gold Seal is a leading name in video ground schools for Private, Instrument and Commercial knowledge test preparation. Their courses provide all the information needed to confidently pass your written test.
Online Scheduler
Students and renter pilots will use the online schedule to book aircraft, instructors and other resources. Sign up using this link and you’ll be able to use this convenient app after approval.
New Pilot Congratulations
Congratulations to Aiden Gorman on passing his FAA Private Pilot Checkride (6/16/25). Aiden flew our C172 with CFI Melodie and has now set his sights on aviation college. Keep up the good work!
Leaf Air Blogs
We are excited that the new Leaf Air blog will be coming soon and contain articles to help student pilots with information related to flight training, scholarship opportunities, information for licensed pilots returning to aviation, regulations, safety discussions and fun places to fly.