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About
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. 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. Our CFIs and senior instructors are here to teach, not to time-build, and bring decades of aviation experience to every lesson. PIC was founded in response to unsafe industry practices elsewhere. Here, proper maintenance and SOPs are non-negotiable. We train students from all backgrounds, levels, and goals, providing clear communication, mentorship, and encouragement throughout the journey. PIC’s mission is to cultivate confident, capable aviators through high-quality instruction, ethical operations, and a dedication to long-term success, not shortcuts. With senior instructors who bring thousands of hours of jet and teaching time, you’ll receive personalized mentorship not found at large schools. From first solo to professional ratings, PIC offers structured, FAA-compliant training.
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Pilot Instructional Center has rental rates on file. to see full pricing and a cost estimate for your Private Pilot Certificate.
No, Pilot Instructional Center operates under Part 61. Training is self-paced: you and your instructor set the curriculum rather than following a pre-approved syllabus. The FAA minimum for a Private Pilot Certificate under Part 61 is 40 flight hours, though most students need 60 to 70.
No, Pilot Instructional Center does not have a Designated Pilot Examiner on staff. When you're ready for your checkride, you'll need to book with an independent DPE. Ask the school if they can point you to one nearby.
Pilot Instructional Center's training fleet includes the Cessna 172M (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, Pilot Instructional Center has the following flight training device: Redbird FMX. Ask the school which ratings the device count toward and how many hours you can log.
No, Pilot Instructional Center does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.