Welcome To
Marble City Aviation LLC
Our flight school is dedicated to developing safe, skilled, and confident aviators through high-quality instruction rooted in professionalism, integrity, and respect.
About Us
We believe effective training thrives in an environment where students feel supported, encouraged, and excited to learn. By combining structured, dedicated instruction with a positive and approachable atmosphere, we create a learning experience that is both constructive and enjoyable. Our mission is not only to teach people how to fly, but to foster a lifelong passion for aviation while building a community where learning is engaging, inclusive, and fun.
We customize our instruction to each student, providing individualized training programs aligned with their specific goals.
Our Locations
KSCD - Merkel Field Sylacauga Municipal Airport
KALX - Thomas C. Russell Field Airport
Meet the Fleet
Cessna 150 - N5848G
“The World’s Most Patient Flight Instructor”
The Cessna 150 is the aviation equivalent of a golden retriever: loyal, forgiving, and happy no matter how rough that landing was. It has survived decades of students learning flare timing—and it’s still smiling. It is the ultimate trainer: predictable, slow enough to think, and stable enough to learn.
Cessna 172 - N612BZ
“The Gold Standard That Just Works”
Need to train? Cross-country? Bring friends? The Cessna 172 is the aviation equivalent of a reliable pickup truck—comfortable, capable, and trusted worldwide. That’s why it’s the most popular airplane ever built.
Cessna 120 - N40648
“Vintage Charm, Pure Rudder”
The Cessna 120 is aviation in its purest form—no frills, no excuses, just you, the airplane, and your flying skills. It’s old-school, honest, builds character, leg muscles, and respect for rudder pedals. Turns pilots into pilots.
frequently asked questions
- Cessna 150 – $140/hr wet rate
- Cessna 172 – $170/hr wet rate
- Cessna 120 – $190/hr dual wet rate
- Instructor Rate – $50/hr
You can start training at any age! However, to solo an aircraft, you must be 16 years old. To acquire your Private Pilots License, you must be at least 17 years old. You must be at least 18 years of age to get your commercial pilots license.
Training is tailored to you and how often you can fly. Each individual’s timeline varies. The minimum hour requirement for your PPL is 40 flight hours. The average is typically around 60 hours.
Contact us today! Email, call, or message us on social media.
As a student pilot, you need to apply for a student pilot certificate through IACRA (your instructor will help you through this process), hold a FAA medical certificate (granted by an Aviation Medical Examiner), and be able to provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
