Meet the Summit Fleet

At Summit Flight Academy in Lee’s Summit, our training fleet is intentionally selected to support safe, consistent, and effective pilot training. We operate a modern mix of well-proven training aircraft that emphasize stable handling, predictable performance, and reliability in a high-utilization instructional environment.

Our single-engine fleet includes primarily Piper PA-28 variants—such as Cherokees, Warriors, and Archers—alongside advanced aircraft like the Cessna 182 Skylane. Many of our airplanes feature similar cockpit layouts and Garmin-equipped avionics, allowing students to transition between aircraft with minimal friction while reinforcing standardized procedures throughout training.

All aircraft are maintained in-house by Summit Flight Academy’s maintenance team. This allows us to proactively address maintenance items, minimize downtime, and ensure every aircraft meets our standards for safety, dispatch reliability, and training readiness.