Pray Aviation: Flight School in Augusta, Kansas

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Location: Augusta, Kansas
School Type: Local flight school
Training Focus: Pilot training
Google Rating: 4.3 (22 reviews)

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Hours

Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed

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What Students and Pilots Say

★★★★★ 5 years ago

This place is awesome! I did my Multi, and my initial flight instructor. They are upfront from the get go, they tell you how much it’ll cost and how long they think it will take. They also get you a check ride sooner than most other places. I had Collier, Mike, and Johnny as my instructors. They were all great and very helpful, I stayed at the accommodation on the premises, it was clean, and they had a full kitchen a…
Shashank Kamat via Google

★★★★★ 7 years ago

I had a great experience! Justin Dyson was a great instructor! I was able to get my IFR rating in 2 1/2 weeks but I wasn’t in a rush. You are able to do it in the time advertised but you have to really work as is the case with all accelerated programs. The staff were helpful and accommodating, even scheduled to fly twice a day when I was ready to grind. The atmosphere of everyone solely focus on flying is great and p…
Michael McNicholl via Google

★★★★★ 5 years ago

Two months ago I woke up and decided I wanted to learn how to fly. I was looking around at other schools and comparing my options and stumbled upon Pray Aviation. My first flight I was hooked, I remember continuously looking over at Johnny (one of the instructors) and saying this is amazing numerous times and I’m sure he was tired of me saying it but it truly was a feeling I could not describe. I continued on full st…
jakepro5 via Google

★☆☆☆☆ 2 years ago

I usually don’t leave poor reviews for small companies, however, I believe Pray Aviation deserves it. The plane I went up in was dirty and in poor condition. I have been hassled by them for payment, although my records show I paid. I even confirmed payment with my bank. I will say, the CFI seemed fine and he gave me a longer flight than I paid for. You get what you pay, but I wouldn’t recommend them.
Dylan Eck via Google

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Planning Your Training Here

Planning training at a local school like Pray Aviation trades the academy's speed for flexibility and often meaningfully lower total cost. The pay-as-you-fly model keeps your money in your control, and training two to three lessons weekly around work is the proven rhythm, enough frequency to retain skills without the academy's all-in schedule. The variable to manage is momentum: local-school students who succeed book standing lesson slots, fly year-round, and treat ground study as homework rather than something that happens at the airport. Ask about aircraft scheduling depth, instructor availability on your target days, and examiner wait times in Augusta, the three friction points that stretch part-time timelines.

What Flying in Kansas Teaches You

Kansas hands students the plains flying package: unobstructed horizons, honest winds, and airspace so open that maneuver training wastes no time in transit. It's the air capital state by heritage, and the flying culture reflects it.

How to Evaluate Pray Aviation on Your Tour

Every school on this directory gets the same advice from us, because the fundamentals don't move. Walk the ramp and count how many aircraft are down for maintenance. Ask how many lessons a week they can actually schedule you, and how far out the booking calendar runs. Ask for first-attempt checkride pass rates and how long students wait for an examiner. And keep your money in your control: pay as you fly, or in small blocks with clear refund terms.

Then weigh the location itself. Training in Augusta means building your early hours in Kansas weather and airspace, and both become part of your airmanship. Our school-selection guide covers the full vetting checklist, and the financing page maps scholarships and loans that apply at schools like this one.

Common Questions About Training at Pray Aviation

How long would my training take here?

Part-time students flying two to three lessons weekly typically earn a private certificate in six to twelve months and a commercial certificate in two to three years, with pace set by your calendar and the weather. Consistency decides everything: standing lesson slots beat sporadic bursts by months.

What will it cost, and can I get help paying?

Get Pray Aviation's current rates directly; published numbers age fast in this industry. Nationally, plan on $80,000 to $120,000 from zero time to commercial certificates before instructing pay starts offsetting costs. Our financing guide maps the loans, scholarships, and airline cadet programs that apply here, and several scholarship cycles go undersubscribed every single year.

How should I arrange a visit?

Call ahead and ask for a tour on a normal training day, not a quiet one. Use the directions button above to plan the drive to Augusta, arrive early enough to watch ramp operations, and bring the vetting checklist from this page. A school proud of its operation will show you everything; hesitation is itself an answer.

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