Top-Flight Facilities and Fleet
At Florida Tech, we take pride in our exceptional aeronautics and aviation facilities, as well as our extensive fleet, which enable us to deliver the world-class education and pilot training we are known for.
Emil Buehler Center for Aviation Training and Research
Home to aviation operations at Florida Tech, the Buehler Center is located at the Melbourne-Orlando International Airport, just 2.5 miles from main campus. Here, you'll find our aircraft maintenance team and hangar, pilot briefing rooms, lounge and planning areas, as well as our impressive aircraft fleet.
Our Fleet
We fly an all-Piper fleet composed of Warrior, Archer, Seminole and Pilot 100i aircraft. Our airplanes are equipped with Garmin G-1000, the Garmin G5 and Avidyne Entegra, so our students learn to fly in state-of-the art glass-cockpit aircraft.
A platform for the most experienced student pilots to test their skills.
The latest additions to our fleet, these aircraft feature an all-glass Garmin G3X-Touch avionics.
Equipped with the Avidyne glass avionics suite and Garmin Dual G5 Digital Displays.
Equipped with Garmin G1000 avionics and the ideal aircraft for learning principles of commercial flight.
Center for Aeronautics and Innovation
The mission of the Center for Aeronautics and Innovation (CAI) is to conduct research, studies, consultation and technology transfer to enhance aviation education and industry progress on all aspects of airport planning, design, development, operations and management. CAI is located adjacent to the airport, near the Buehler Center.
CAI Facilities and Labs
At CAI, you'll find various facilities and labs, including flight simulators and the Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Lab.
George M. Skurla Hall
Skurla Hall is the on-campus home of the College of Aeronautics. In addition to classrooms and administrative space, Skurla Hall houses specialized labs.
Aspiring pilots sharpen their skills in the Basic Attitude Training Device (BATD) Lab, supported by air traffic control students who provide a realistic ATC environment. In the Air Traffic Control Lab, students receive practical training in a simulated control tower, preparing them for real-world scenarios.