BE WELL PAID
Commercial and private pilots are in great demand. Starting salaries begin in the range of $50,000 & up. The pool of qualified pilots has and is shrinking. This means that being a pilot has become a much better paying career.TOP FLIGHT INSTRUCTION
We offer experienced flight instruction and training for: private flight instruction, instrument training, commercial certified flight instruction, flight reviews, wings program, companion flyers.
WE GUIDE YOU
If you know what you want, we can fuel your ascent. If you’re new to the possibility of being a pilot we can guide you through the options, requirements and resources, as well as, propel you on the right flight path for your life and goals.
SUCCESS!
Earn Your Challenge Coin!
Challenge coins have historically been used to represent a membership into an exclusive organization and are used to recognize individuals who have faced and overcame certain challenges. Previously used in the military, they have become popular with other groups. Here at Aviation Academy, we use them to recognize new pilots on their achievements. Come earn your challenge coin and join the aviation community!
Congratulate Carson on achieving his first solo flight
Congratulations Nick for earning your Instrument Rating!
Help me congratulate Chad on becoming a Multi Engine Pilot.
Great job Chad!
Congratulations to Alberto who came up from Costa Rica to achieve his Instrument Rating with us.
TRAINING WE DO:
FLIGHT REVIEW AND INSTRUMENT PROFICIENCY CHECKS
RECREATIONAL LICENSE
Allows you to fly one passenger within 50 miles of your airport
PRIVATE PILOT LICENSE
This is the license needed to fly for fun, day or night, no limitation on distance.
INSTRUMENT RATING
Can be added to any license so you can fly in the clouds and lower visibility days and nights
COMPLEX SIGN OFF
This is required to fly an aircraft with Retractable gear
HIGH PERFORMANCE SIGN OFF
This is required to fly an aircraft with more than 200 Horsepower
COMMERCIAL LICENSE
This license is needed so you can make money flying.
FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR LICENSE
This is the rating needed to teach someone to fly.
MULTI ENGINE RATING
This rating is needed to fly an aircraft with more than one engine.
GROUND INSTRUCTOR LICENSE
This is the licensed needed to teach ground school.
ADDITIONAL TRAINING:
CREW RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (CRM)
This is needed to fly multi crew Airplanes.
ICE TRAINING
Teach Pilots how to use De-Ice and Anti Ice Equipment.
COMPANION FLIGHT TRAINING
This training is for people who fly with licensed pilots that what to learn the basic without the intent to get a license.
FLIGHT SIMULATOR
FAA Approved Elite PI-135 Aviation Training Device can be used for complete startup to shutdown procedures. Flying Credit for the Private License and Instrument Rating and Recency Experience for Instrument Rated Pilots
THE FOLLOWING AIRCRAFT CAN BE TRAINED IN THE PI-135
• Cessna 172R • Cessna 182S • Cessna 182RG • Piper Archer III • Piper Arrow IV • Socata TB10 • Socata TB20 • Beech Bonanza A36 • Mooney M20J • Beech Baron 58 • Piper Seneca III • King Air 200
PART 141 PILOT SCHOOL
Aviation Academy Flight School is the only Part 141 Certified flight school in Wichita! We have created a structured training curriculum and environment that has been approved by the FAA. By continuing to maintain our high standards and graduation rates, we guarantee that our school will provide the best education and experience for your future as a pilot. If you would like to learn more about what it means to be a Part 141 Pilot School, please visit the FAA Part 141 Information Page
