Shandy Aviation Services, LLC: Flight School in Augusta, Kansas

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Location: Augusta, Kansas
School Type: Local flight school
Training Focus: Pilot training
Google Rating: 5.0 (6 reviews)

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Hours

Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Sunday: Closed

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What Students and Pilots Say

★★★★★ 5 years ago

Similar to many students in aviation, I unfortunately had to go through many instructors before finding the best CFI in Alex. One thing you will easily observe is the absolute professionalism and punctuality to which he carries himself. At all times, he is striving to make sure you’re understanding of the flight lessons is top notch. The ease at which he explains things in high stress environment during the flight is…
ahmedin issak via Google

★★★★★ 4 years ago

Alex is a brilliant instructor. He got me through my CFII training in almost no time. He has a lot of great tricks that make flying airplanes a walk in the park. I’ll definitely fly with him again when I need to get my MEI!
Danial Imran via Google

★★★★★ 5 years ago

Alex is a great flying instructor! I was nervous going up my first time and he took it easy, was very informative! Outside of flying, he is a great guy! I’d highly recommend him to anyone who is thinking about flying/getting their flying license!
Charles Lighty via Google

★★★★★ 5 years ago

I'd taken a few lessons here and there over the years with not much to show for it. Once I finally decided to get serious about getting my PPL in August 2020, Alex took me under his wing and we worked out a plan to finish my training in 6 weeks. I went from 7 hrs completed at the start of my training with him to newly minted private pilot after another 53 hours six weeks later. Alex was with me every step of the way …
Jerry Elmore via Google

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Planning Your Training Here

Planning training at a local school like Shandy Aviation Services, LLC 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 Shandy Aviation Services, LLC 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 Shandy Aviation Services, LLC

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 Shandy Aviation Services, LLC'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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