Pilot Instructional Center Kansas City’s Premier Flight School
With over 30 years of instructional experience, family aviation roots, and a commitment to integrity, safety, and student success, Pilot Instructional Center is redefining what great flight training looks like in Kansas City.
Professional Flight Training With Integrity & Experience
Pilot Instructional Center (PIC) was founded with a clear mission: create a safe, honest, supportive flight training environment where students can thrive from day one, whether they’re beginners or advancing toward aviation careers.
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Experienced Instructors
Our CFIs and senior instructors are here to teach, not to time-build, and bring decades of aviation experience to every lesson.
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Safety-First Culture
PIC was founded in response to unsafe industry practices elsewhere. Here, proper maintenance and SOPs are non-negotiable.
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Supportive Community
We train students from all backgrounds, levels, and goals, providing clear communication, mentorship, and encouragement throughout the journey.
OUR HISTORY
A Legacy Built on Experience, Family, and Integrity
PIC’s roots stretch back more than three decades, shaped by a family of aviators dedicated to safe and ethical flight training.
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30+ Years of Experience
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Kansas Aviation Roots
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Built to Be Better
What our students say
Training the Next Generation of Skilled, Safe Pilots
PIC’s mission is to cultivate confident, capable aviators through high-quality instruction, ethical operations, and a dedication to long-term success, not shortcuts.
Provide exceptional training rooted in real-world flying.
Maintain a culture where safety and professionalism always come first.
Support students from first flight to advanced ratings.
Training Programs Designed to Build Skilled, Confident Pilots
Explore PIC’s flight training programs built on safety, integrity, and real-world experience. From first solo to professional ratings, receive personalized mentorship not found at large schools.
Private Pilot
(PPL)
Instrument Rating
(IR)
Flight Instructor
(CFI)
Instrument Instructor
(CFII)
Commercial Pilot
(CPL)
Sports Pilot
READY TO START?
Take the First Step Toward Becoming a Pilot
Whether you're beginning your aviation journey or advancing toward a professional career, PIC is here to support you with expert instruction and a safety-first environment.
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Experienced Mentors
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Modern Training Environment
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Future-Focused Training
Trusted, Experienced, Student-Focused Instruction
PIC offers a rare blend of experience, integrity, and supportive instruction, making it one of Kansas City’s most trusted flight training environments.
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Decades of Instructional Experience
Learn from instructors with real-world, long-term aviation careers, not hour-building trainees.
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A Supportive Community
From your first discovery flight to advanced certifications, PIC guides you every step of the way.
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A Path to Success
Training programs designed to help students become safe, confident, and capable pilots.
Our Location
Located at New Century AirCenter KIXD in New Century, KS
Pilot Instructional Center operates from New Century AirCenter - KIXD, just minutes from downtown Kansas City. Our strategic location provides an excellent training environment with open airspace, minimal traffic congestion, and direct access to both controlled and uncontrolled airspace for real-world navigation and radio experience. We offer a focused, safe, and efficient setting for aspiring pilots year-round.
Welcome to Pilot Instructional Center
Train with certified instructors who bring real-world airline and corporate aviation experience.
Learn in a supportive environment where your progress truly matters.
Experience a school built on decades of Kansas aviation history and family tradition.
Your Journey
Starts Here
At Pilot Instructional Center, we have bridged the gap between academic rigor and real-world airmanship. Whether you are aiming for a career in commercial aviation or pursuing your private pilot certificate for the joy of flight, our FAA-compliant curriculum is designed to get you in the air with confidence, safety, and efficiency.
Serving the Greater Kansas City Metro Region
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Let's Get You In The Air
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Saturday - Sunday :
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM