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Give Flying a Try
Take an Intro Flight Today
Test out if flight training is right for you by booking an introductory discovery flight with us! Meet the team, visit the flight school, and go up in a plane with one of our expert instructors.
A Journey to the Sky
Why Become
a Pilot?
If you've thought about becoming a pilot, now is the perfect time to get started. Summit Flight Academy is your place to start training and get your pilot certificate and ratings.
Your Roadmap
How To Start Flying
How to start your flight training with Summit Flight Academy
Meet the team
Speak with a member of the Summit Flight Academy team and explore our offerings for recreational and career pilot training.
Visit Summit
Come visit our facilities at Lee's Summit Airport (KXLT) and fly with one of our CFIs to experience training with Summit Flight Academy.
Enroll in a program
Choose the program that fits your schedule and flight motivations the best. We have something for everyone, from private pilot to career.
Start flying
Get started with your training! No matter where you're starting from, Summit Flight Academy is ready to take you to those heights.
Your Home at KLXT
Why Summit
Flight Academy?
Summit Flight was founded in 2022 with the goal of providing a full service, professional flight school at the Lee's Summit Airport. At Summit Flight Academy we love to help aspiring pilots learn to fly and earn their pilot's certificate. With your initial private pilot certificate you can fly most single engine piston US registered aircraft in good weather just about any anywhere in the world. We offer you the flexibility to complete your private pilot certificate on terms that work for you. Come visit us today!
Expert Guidance
Learn from
Professional Pilots
Our instructors are more than just teachers—they are mentors who have flown thousands of hours. They bring real-world experience and a passion for aviation to every lesson, ensuring you build the skills and confidence needed to master the skies.
Modern Fleet
Fly with
Confidence
We take pride in our well-maintained fleet of aircraft, equipped with modern avionics and safety features. Training in reliable, high-quality planes means you can focus on what matters most: becoming a safe and proficient pilot.
Join our Family
At Summit Flight Academy, we focus on creating a welcoming, collaborative environment where aspiring pilots can thrive. Whether you’re local to Lee’s Summit, Overland Park, or Johnson County, Summit offers the resources, expertise, and encouragement to help you succeed.
Aviation Excellence
Our Top Hits
Explore Summit Flight Academy's most popular programs and start your journey toward the flight deck today.
Fast-track your aviation goals by combining Private Pilot and Instrument Rating training into one efficient, cost-effective package.
Transform your passion into a profession. Our zero-to-hero program is designed to take you from your first flight to the commercial cockpit.
Master the complexity of twin-engine flight. Our multi-engine program provides the high-performance training required for advanced certifications.
Build confidence in your craft
Do You Have What It Takes To Be A Pilot?
Are you fascinated by flying and aviation? Have you dreamed of being a pilot? Do you wonder what it takes to fly a plane?
Begin your path to becoming a pilot with our brief quiz. Our quiz is designed to look at your aviation-related knowledge and aptitude, alongside your unique personality traits and interests, to provide insights into whether a future in aviation aligns with your aspirations.
Aviation Blog
Our Latest Posts
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Capitalize on the 2026 surge in commercial aviation hiring with a strategic approach to your flight education in Kansas City. Discover how to leverage competitive financing, advanced glass-cockpit training, and efficient career tracks to reach the flight deck faster.
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Learning to fly is exciting, but safety always comes first. At Summit Flight Academy in Kansas City, we make sure that every lesson helps students build safe flying habits right from the beginning.
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