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ATD Flight Systems is a full-service flight training facility located at the historic downtown Kansas City airport, offering FAA Part 61 and Part 141 training programs from Private Pilot through CFI, CFII, MEI, and ATP. The school features a large fleet of Piper Warriors, Archers, Aztecs, and Cessna 172s, along with AATD flight simulators, and has in-house on-site maintenance crew and an in-house FAA Designated Pilot Examiner.
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ATD Flight Systems, LLC has rental rates on file. to see full pricing and a cost estimate for your Private Pilot Certificate.
Yes, ATD Flight Systems, LLC is approved for both Part 61 and Part 141 training. Part 141 uses a structured, FAA-approved curriculum with stage checks and lowers the minimum hours for a Private Pilot Certificate from 40 to 35. Part 61 is self-paced with no required syllabus. Ask the school which path fits your schedule.
Yes, ATD Flight Systems, LLC has a Designated Pilot Examiner on staff. You can schedule your checkride directly through the school instead of finding an independent examiner on your own. In many areas DPE wait times have stretched to weeks or months, so this is worth factoring in when choosing a school.
ATD Flight Systems, LLC's training fleet includes the Piper PA-23 (Aztec), Piper PA-28-151 (Warrior), Piper PA-28-161 (Warrior II), Piper PA-28-181 (Archer), Piper PA-28R (Arrow), Piper PA-28-140 (Warrior), Piper PA-28-161 (Warrior III), Piper PA-28-181 (Archer II), Cessna 172N (Skyhawk), and Cessna 172S (Skyhawk). Having multiple types in the fleet keeps your training on track if one plane is down for maintenance. Ask the school about current availability and any additional charges per aircraft.
Yes, ATD Flight Systems, LLC has the following flight training devices: Precision Flight Controls DCX MAX-NG and Redbird FMX. Ask the school which ratings the devices count toward and how many hours you can log.
No, ATD Flight Systems, LLC does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.
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