Hetrick Air Services: Flight School in Lawrence, Kansas

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Location: Lawrence, Kansas
School Type: Local flight school
Training Focus: Pilot training
Google Rating: 4.6 (36 reviews)

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Hours

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

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What Students and Pilots Say

★★★★★ 7 years ago

I can't say enough about the team at Hetrick. I started flight training with Noah on May 1, 2018 flying 2-3 times a week over the summer and was able to get my private pilot license in the fall. He was fantastic to work with and we stay in touch when I am flight planning or renting. They take good care of their planes and the G1000 Cessna 172 is one of the nicest training planes in the KC metro. The staff will go ab…
Tyler Thompson via Google

★★★★★ 7 years ago

I started my training with Noah in early May and genuinely couldn't be happier with my experiences. Despite my currently tight schedule, he is very understanding. From giving helpful tips to teaching hands-on, the HAS team in Lawrence has made me feel comfortable in this process as I hope for this to become my future.
Grace Reber via Google

★★★★☆ 1 year ago

I started my flight training at Hetrick air services in September and Trained there until November of 2024. Positives Firstly, they have nice, well-maintained aircraft, and you have a selection between flying with a six pack or G1000. Secondly, they have amazing flight instructors. Bailey and Reid are the two best instructors I have had throughout my PPL training and what they taught me in the beginning phases of my…
J B via Google

★★★★★ 7 years ago

I am very pleased with my training experience at Hetrick Air Services. My instructor, Noah Turner, was exceptional, very knowledgeable and patient and made instruction a fun experience. Noah's instruction had me very well prepared for the practical testing for private pilot. The facilities, staff and planes at Hetrick are excellent. I plan to further my training with Noah and Hetrick Air Services and can only highly …
Douglas Anderson via Google

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Planning Your Training Here

Planning training at a local school like Hetrick Air Services 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 Lawrence, 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 Hetrick Air Services 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 Lawrence 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 Hetrick Air Services

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 Hetrick Air Services'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 Lawrence, 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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