At Vortex Aviation Academy, we are a dynamic company dedicated to providing professional flight training. Our foundation is built on a passion for aviation and a commitment to making the dream of flying attainable.
Experience You Can Trust: Our academy was founded by Gilbert Samuels, an accomplished Flight Instructor, Commercial Pilot, and Certified Aviation Mechanic with nearly 20 years of experience across various aircraft and helicopters. He has been training pilots for over 9 years, and his expertise is at the core of our programs.
Addressing the Need for Affordable Training: We are motivated by the demand for reliable and affordable flight training in the Caribbean. Our goal is to make flying accessible to dedicated individuals by offering competitively priced programs without compromising on quality.
Personalized Approach to Your Success: Our motivated team is committed to customizing each training program to the specific needs of our students. We understand that every student has unique learning requirements and career aspirations, and we tailor our instruction to help you succeed. Our instructors are driven to equip you with the knowledge and skills to become an even better pilot than they are.
Prepared for a Dynamic Industry: We believe in providing you with the right tools to adapt to the ever-evolving nature of the aviation industry. You’ll gain comprehensive aeronautical knowledge and practical skills to navigate the skies confidently and responsibly.
Our vision is to provide affordable flight training to ambitious students in order to create skilled, responsible and driven aviation experts. The academy envisions itself as a provider of flexible aviation training solutions, emphasizing aviation systems and aeronautical knowledge to elevate the quality of piloting and serve as a driving force behind a safer aviation industry.
Provide each student with the flexible aviation training solutions and an emphasis on Aviation systems and Aeronautical knowledge to improve the quality of piloting. That way we aim to be the driving force behind a safer aviation industry.
Ready to take the first step toward your aviation career? At Vortex Aviation Academy, we invite you to join our community of future pilots. Our admission process is designed to be clear and accessible for all ambitious students.
From our strategic base in Suriname, we serve ambitious students from across the Caribbean, providing high-quality flight training that opens doors to opportunities in the aviation industry worldwide. We equip you with internationally recognized knowledge and skills so you can take off towards a career without borders.




The Cessna 172M Skyhawk is a version of the popular Cessna 172 training aircraft, manufactured between 1973 and 1976. Equipped with a 150 HP Lycoming O-320-E2D engine, the M model introduced improvements such as the "drooped" wing leading edge for improved low-speed handling, marketed as the "camber-lift" wing
The Cessna 172P is a variant of the iconic Cessna 172 Skyhawk, recognized globally as one of the most popular flight training aircraft ever built. Manufactured between 1981 and 1986, the P model is distinguished by its 160 HP Lycoming O-320-D2J engine and an increase in maximum gross weight
Discover how you can become part of an academy committed to excellence in flight training, offering affordable and personalized programs in the Caribbean. We are here to help you navigate the requirements and application process.
Right now! Visit us or give us a call to schedule an introduction flight.
You can fly as often as your schedule will allow. We recommend that you fly a minimum of 1 day per week. Most students fly at least twice a week. However, some students fly 4-5 times per week.
Of course! (Depending on your vision our FAA/CASAS certified medical examiner will determine your options)
Right now! Visit us or give us a call to schedule an introduction flight.
You can fly as often as your schedule will allow. We recommend that you fly a minimum of 1 day per week. Most students fly at least twice a week. However, some students fly 4-5 times per week.
Of course! (Depending on your vision our FAA/CASAS certified medical examiner will determine your options)