Your Aviation Home in Ontario with Two Convenient Locations

Near North Aviation is a Transport Canada approved Flight Training Unit with operations at both the Parry Sound Airport and Grand River Executive Airport (York). Our dual locations combine the beauty of Ontario’s treasured landscapes with the practicality of training in diverse airspace environments.

Students benefit from the calm focus of low-traffic skies while also gaining valuable experience in controlled, high-density airspace only minutes away. This balance ensures that by the time students are ready for their flight test, they are confident and capable in every type of flying environment.

Our mission is simple: to provide professional, accessible, and high-quality flight training that prepares every student not only to pass their exams, but to succeed as safe, skilled, and adaptable pilots.

Near North Aviation, originally founded as B.P. Flight Training Inc. in 2001 by Bruce Platt, has been a cornerstone of pilot training in Ontario for more than two decades. Starting at the Parry Sound Area Municipal Airport with three aircraft and an Elite Simulator for instrument instruction, the school quickly established a reputation for quality training and a welcoming atmosphere.

In 2018, the organization expanded south with the opening of a second location in Hamilton, extending the same high standard of instruction to a broader student community. This growth reflected our commitment to making aviation training accessible across the province.

Today, under new management, Near North Aviation continues to build on its strong foundation. With a growing fleet, dedicated instructors, and our new training facility under construction, we remain focused on providing friendly, professional service for every student. Our history reflects steady growth and innovation, and our future is dedicated to helping the next generation of pilots take flight.