Kittyhawk Academy is a specialist UK CAA-approved Declared Training Organisation (DTO) based at Kittyhawk Aerodrome near Lewes in East Sussex, delivering bespoke flight training with a strong emphasis on exceptional airmanship, command skills, and personalised mentorship rather than high-volume instruction. The academy offers Private Pilot Licence (PPL) training, Night Ratings, Single Engine Piston (SEP) class ratings, aerobatic instruction, advanced flight techniques, and tailored mentoring programmes for pilots at every stage of their development. Training is conducted in a relaxed but highly professional environment, using IFR-equipped aircraft including a Piper PA-28 and a Super Decathlon, with experienced instructors whose backgrounds span airline, military, rotary-wing, turboprop, and fast jet aviation.
Operating from the privately owned Kittyhawk Aerodrome on the South Coast, the academy deliberately limits student numbers to ensure every trainee receives consistent one-to-one instruction and long-term mentorship. Rather than following a standardised training model, Kittyhawk Academy tailors each programme to the individual's ambitions, encouraging pilots to develop sound judgement, confidence, humility, and lifelong learning alongside technical flying skills. This highly personalised philosophy, combined with access to advanced training and a unique aerodrome environment, has established Kittyhawk Academy as a distinctive provider for pilots seeking high-quality, bespoke flight training in the UK.