EAS Flight Training - Aurora: Flight School in Aurora, Missouri

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Location: Aurora, Missouri
School Type: Local flight school
Training Focus: Pilot training
Google Rating: 4.7 (15 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: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

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What Students and Pilots Say

★★★★★ 1 year ago

I've been a pilot for 41 years. On August 10th, 2024 I asked to rent one of the school 172's, with instructor Guyon Gibson since I last flew a 172 in 1997. (I'm a Piper guy!) what a pleasure it was to fly their 172 with instructor Gibson! the plane was clean, functional and obviously well maintained. We did a local flight, as I wanted review time for future aircraft rentals. Guyon was pleasant, knowledgeable and …
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★★★★★ 1 year ago

clean and friendly facility, a well-maintained fleet of four Cessna 172s and a Redbird FMX simulator onsite 2h2. They also offer ASI testing for FAA written exams. The planes are clean, well-maintained, and competitively priced compared to other options in the region. Scheduling is simple through Flight Schedule Pro (FSP), allowing you to book on your own with great availability. The instructors are friendly, knowle…
Thomas Wang via Google

★★★★★ 6 years ago

Aurora Aviation was A Plus and Top notch all around. Having obtained my ratings throughout various schools from the West coast to Dallas, ive seen how good and bad flight schools compare. Aurora is at the top and i have no hesitation in saying that. I obtained my multi engine there, having drove up from TX to MO, and did it in a limited timeline. You always have direct accessibility w their chief pilot CFI Bart (my M…
Lee Barry via Google

★★★★★ 2 years ago

Started flight training at a different school that was closer to home. It wasn't bad, but this place is much better. Access to financing, better scheduling availability, great instructors. The instructor is very knowledgeable and fully engaged in planning and attaining the hours needed to reach goals.
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Planning Your Training Here

Planning training at a local school like EAS Flight Training - Aurora 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 Aurora, the three friction points that stretch part-time timelines.

What Flying in Missouri Teaches You

Missouri sits on the continental weather crossroads: Gulf moisture meeting northern fronts over terrain that rolls from river bluffs to Ozark ridges. Students see everything in a year, and the St. Louis and Kansas City Class B pair supplies big-airspace exposure at both ends of the state.

How to Evaluate EAS Flight Training - Aurora 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 Aurora means building your early hours in Missouri 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 EAS Flight Training - Aurora

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 EAS Flight Training - Aurora'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 Aurora, 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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