US Aviation Academy - Kansas City

08/21/2026

Non-stop progress at IXD. Swipe to keep the flight line rolling!

08/05/2026

From zero hours to the commercial flight deck, every aviation journey follows a proven roadmap ✈️ Here is how you climb the FAA Pilot Certificate Ladder at US Aviation Academy:
Step 01: Private Pilot (PPL) – Master the fundamentals and earn your solo wings.
Step 02: Instrument Rating (IR) – Learn to navigate through clouds and low-visibility conditions.
Step 03: Commercial Pilot (CSEL/CMEL) – Execute advanced maneuvers and unlock the ability to fly for pay.
Step 04: Flight Instructor (CFI/CFII/MEI) – Teach students from the right seat while building your 1,500 hours.
Step 05: Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) – Reach First Officer status at top commercial airlines.
Why train with us? Our FAA Part 141 Self-Examining Authority means faster progress, structured training, and fewer checkride delays along your route.
Ready to start climbing? Tap the link in our bio to schedule a discovery flight today! 📲

07/19/2026

Ready to take the first step toward a career in aviation? Join us for IXD Discovery Day on August 1st! 🛫

Drop in anytime from 10 AM – 2 PM for a self-paced experience designed to answer your biggest questions:
✨ DREAM IT: Explore the pilot lifestyle and career pathways.
🛩️ EXPERIENCE IT: Get hands-on with aircraft and simulator demos.
📚 LEARN IT: Understand the training process and daily schedules.
💰 PLAN IT: Discuss admissions, financing, and your personal roadmap.
💬 ASK ANYTHING: Join our lounge for casual Q&A—no question is too small.

Bring your dreams and find your future.
📅 August 1st, 2026 | 10 AM – 2 PM
📍 US Aviation Academy - IXD (280 Gardner Drive, New Century, KS)

07/18/2026

Spain vs. Argentina is great and all…
But Pilot vs. Mechanic?
Who's taking the win?

07/13/2026

Big news! 🛫 Our Instagram has officially transitioned from to

Because our KC community built such an incredible network on Instagram, our page is officially leveling up to become the global Instagram home for the entire US Aviation Academy flight network. 🌍✨

Quick breakdown:
📍 KC Crew: Nothing changes! Your local milestones and campus updates are staying right here.
📍 Everyone else: Welcome aboard! This is your new hub for academy news and flight training highlights across all our locations.

Thanks for flying with us! Let’s take this next flight together. ✈️👇

07/09/2026

Follow the link below to enter a chance to win a free camp registration: https://42fdy2.share-na2.hsforms.com/2MaEVgk02RhOMIVCLlYlw2g

07/06/2026

🛩️ FREE Aviation Summer Camp Giveaway — Kansas City
Is your child curious about a career in aviation? Here's their shot at the real thing.

We're giving away a FREE pass to our Youth Aviation Summer Camp at our New Century, KS campus — a full week of hands-on aviation, July 13–17 (Mon–Fri), for ages 12–18.

What's included:
✈️ A Discovery Flight — they'll actually fly
🚌 Field trips behind the scenes of aviation
🍕 Food provided all week
Enter by Thursday, July 9 at 11:59 PM. Winner contacted shortly after.
👉 Enter here: [link]
📍 280 Gardner Dr, New Century, KS 66031
📞 (913) 427-9218

https://42fdy2.share-na2.hsforms.com/2MaEVgk02RhOMIVCLlYlw2g
This is where future pilots and mechanics get their start. Don't let them miss it.

07/04/2026

Love this message from our lead base! Two and a half centuries of freedom and pushing boundaries—a spirit we see alive and well on our own flight line every single day.

Happy 250th Independence Day to all of our students, instructors, and followers. Have a safe and fantastic holiday weekend! 🇺🇸✈️

Looking up and feeling incredibly grateful today. 🇺🇸✈️

Two hundred and fifty years of freedom, innovation, and reaching for new horizons. We see that same drive every single day in our students as they put in the hours to earn their wings and chase their dreams.
Have a fantastic, safe holiday weekend! From our aviation family to yours - Happy 4th of July!

How are you celebrating this milestone today? Let us know in the comments! 👇

07/03/2026

Our students are the heart and soul of our flight line—it’s time to celebrate YOU! ✈️🍔

To our incredible pilots: whether you're grinding through ground school or hours away from a checkride, your hard work doesn't go unnoticed. We’re firing up the grill at the hangar to say a massive thank you! Bring your family, hang out with your instructors, and enjoy some great food on the ramp.

The Pre-Flight Checklist:
📅 When: July 10, 2026 | 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
🍔 On the Grill: Fresh burgers & hot dogs
🍟 The Fixings: Sides, chips, & toppings
🥤 Cold Drinks: Soda, lemonade, & water

No flight plan required—just grab a plate and let us celebrate you! See you there! 👋

06/29/2026

The clouds are putting on a show over the KIXD flight line, and our fleet is perfectly lined up for the next wave of students. Who is ready to swap the ground view for an altitude view?
🔗 Tap the link in our bio to schedule your discovery flight!