Freedom Aviation, Lynchburg

Catering to all curious pilots—whether you own your own airplane, or are climbing into the cockpit for the very first time—the 45 certified flight instructors and team of mechanics at Freedom Aviation safely usher aeronauts to the skies. From their post at Lynchburg Regional Airport, the aviation academy's fleet of top-notch Cessnas are available for flight training programs ranging from multi-engine rating to Bald Eagle certification, which comes with an optional bird costume to be worn at all times.