American Aviation Flight Academy, Brooksville

Backed by nearly 40 years of history, American Aviation Flight Academy transforms passengers into pilots through a slew of programs that include discovery flights and accelerated courses. The Accelerated Private Pilot program is especially impressive: it takes you from zero hours of flight experience to certified pilot in just three weeks. That speedy, yet thorough training unfolds thanks to the academy's additional features, which include a modern fleet and multiple runways at the Brooksville-Tampa Bay Regional Airport.