Kansas Pilots Association

Join the Flint Hills Flyers this Monday evening at 6:30pm at the Manhattan Public Library for another great educational seminar. This one will be on airplane systems. See link below to register for this WINGS event. See you there.

Activities, Courses, Seminars & Webinars - Event Details and Registration - FAA - FAASTeam - FAASafety.gov Every Pilot should be familiar with their aircraft. Kirsten Capizzi from Heartland Aviation will take us through Aircraft systems and Maintenance requirements from an A&P perspective. She'll provide us with a deeper understanding of the aircraft we fly and how to operate them to get the best pe...

KPA Visit to Hesston College of Aviation – March 3, 2026

Members of KPA had the opportunity to visit the Hesston College Aviation program at the Newton/County Airport on March 3rd. Mike Baker, Director of Aviation at Hesston College, gave us a great overview of the program and took time to answer many questions.

Thank you, Mike, for your time, hospitality, and professionalism. It was a very informative visit.

If you’re not already a member, consider joining the Kansas Pilots Association. Membership is only $30 per year and it’s a great way to meet fellow aviators, attend informative meetings, and participate in fun fly-outs.

Reach out to any KPA member and they can help you get signed up, or visit:
https://www.kansaspilotsassn.club/join/

KPA March meeting details:
Location: Hesston Aviation College, Newton KS (KEWK)
Flying in: Meet at the Newton Campus (South End of the field).
Driving in: Second right on N. Oliver from 1st street.
Time: Arrive at 1845 for a short meeting. Presentation at 1900.
No restaurant on the premise, so please eat before you arrive.

We had a full ramp with 20 members present and two new members in attendance yesterday at K81, Miami County. Great food and conversation for all. Are you ready to join KPA? Contact us through our FB page or our website @ https://www.kansaspilotsassn.club. Monthly meetings, fly outs and newsletters will help you be a better pilot. A special THANK YOU to Terry Williamson and David Martin for providing the pictures.

Tyler Smith has invited all of us to stop by 9K8 (Kingman, KS) after the fly-out for food, drink and a special showing of “Strategic Air Command”. The movie will start at 3 PM so we have plenty of time to get there, have fun, and leave before night fall.

(Also, Kingman has lowered their fuel price to 4.95!)

REMINDER: Tomorrow, Our February KPA Fly-Out is to Paola, KS (K81) Miami County Airport.
We-Be-Smokin for some great BBQ and good conversation!!

Arrive by 11 AM

February 2026 Kansas Pilots Association Newsletter

Pima Air Museum, Tucson is worth a visit if you’re ever in the area.

Our February KPA Fly-Out is to Paola, KS (K81) Miami County Airport.
We-Be-Smokin for some great BBQ and good conversation!!
February 21, 2026, Arrive by 11 AM

KPA Meeting is this Tuesday, February 3, 2026.
It will be at Chico’s Mexican Restaurant, 4407 W Maple St, Wichita, KS
Arrive by 6 to eat and social. Meeting will begin at 7 PM.
Presentation: JJ Mills from the ICT Tower will be coming to talk to us about tower operations and give us some tips when talking to ATC.