Our Training Fleet
Forbes Aviation Academy operates a dependable, well-maintained Piper fleet designed for safe, efficient, real-world training. Each aircraft is selected to give students the right performance, avionics, and capability for every stage of flight training — from your first lesson to advanced commercial and instructor-level skills. All aircraft are maintained by certified professionals and kept to strict training standards.
⭐ Why Our Fleet Gives You an Advantage
- Real-world training at Boise Airport (KBOI)
- Stable PA-28 platforms for early development
- TAA + Complex aircraft for advanced ratings
- MSFS sim for cost-reducing proficiency
- Consistent maintenance standards
- Modern avionics that match practical flying
Whether you’re pursuing your Private Pilot license or preparing for advanced endorsements, we have the right aircraft for each stage of your journey.
The sky is the limit, come train with us!
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Meet "8-3 November", a 1968 Piper Cherokee 180D (PA-28-180D). This plane has a great interior and traditional "6-Pack" to help build the fundamentals while starting out your lessons. Perfect to start your Private Pilot's Journey. Click here or the image for more information
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Meet "7-1-Yankee," a 1979 Piper Cherokee Archer II (PA-28-181). It is equipped with a traditional "6 Pack" a Garmin 430W, and dual VOR's, able to train you from the beginning of your journey and can take you through Commercial and Instrument Rating as well. Click here or the image for more information
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Meet "8-0 Whiskey", a 1965 Cherokee 180C (PA-28-180C). It is equipped with a Garmin 430W and Dual Garmin G5s, perfect to train you from the beginning of your journey and can take you through Commercial and Instrument Rating as well. Click here or the image for more information
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Meet "2-4 Yankee", a 1979 Piper Arrow IV 201 (PA-28RT-201). It is equipped with a Garmin 750xTi, Aspen 1000 EFD and JPI engine monitor with a S-TEC autopilot. Perfect for Complex training and Cross Country flying. Click here or the image for more information
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Redbird SD Sim
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Meet "3-1 Whiskey", a 1964 Piper Cherokee 235 (PA-28-235). It is equipped with more advanced avionics utilizing the Garmin 530W, Aspen 1000 and Autopilot. It also has a 235 horsepower motor, so you can get your High Performance endorsement as well as your TAA (Technically Advanced) endorsement. Click here or the image for more information
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Redbird SD Sim
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Meet "8-5 Victor", a Piper Archer II (PA-28-181). It features a Garmin 355 IFR-certified GPS/NAV/COM, dual G5 glass displays, and an L3 transponder for modern navigation and traffic capability. 85V is an excellent platform for Private and Instrument training, helping students transition smoothly into today’s IFR flying environment. Click here or the image for more information.
Redbird SD Sim
Redbird SD Sim
Redbird SD Sim
Meet our Redbird SD, an FAA-approved Advanced Aviation Training Device (AATD). It provides a realistic, enclosed cockpit environment for practicing instrument approaches, holds, emergency procedures, and cockpit flows. The SD allows students to log approved instrument time while improving proficiency and reducing overall training costs.
Meet our Redbird SD, an FAA-approved Advanced Aviation Training Device (AATD). It provides a realistic, enclosed cockpit environment for practicing instrument approaches, holds, emergency procedures, and cockpit flows. The SD allows students to log approved instrument time while improving proficiency and reducing overall training costs. It is ideal for Instrument, Commercial, and CFI students preparing for real-world IFR flying.
Our Simulator
Redbird SD Sim
Redbird SD Sim
We utilize Microsoft Flight Simulator with equipment that matches the actual planes you are flying, to help equip and prepare you for your flight training. Inclement weather, want to practice emergency procedures, not a problem. You can practice at any time. (*Not Loggable Time)