K-State Salina

Flying at Kansas City (IXD)

At New Century, the classroom is steps away from the flightline. IXD is located in Gardner, Kansas and is easily accessible off of Interstate 35, Exit 210. The New Century AirCenter's main 7,339-foot runway, along with a crosswind runway, and is the third busiest towered airport in Kansas.

 

Training at IXD

Training at IXD is designed for students who want a flight-focused program paired with online education. Limited enrollment allows students to spend more time in the air and less time waiting to fly. A dedicated and concentrated flight schedule provides an efficient way to earn FAA ratings.

Students who fly at IXD meet with their flight instructors five times per week (Monday through Friday, weather permitting.) This opportunity provides a different type of education than other training programs. The space at IXD offers students a place to build community while studying, pre-flighting and training in simulators.

 

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Flight Training at New Century AirCenter

Our flight training offers a personalized approach for each student and consists of four semesters earning the following FAA ratings.

  • First Semster | Private pilot
  • Second Semester | Instrument pilot & Commercial pilot I
  • Third Semester | Commercial pilot II
  • Fourth Semester | Multi-engine
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Restricted Airline Transport Certificate (R-ATP)

Since this program is part of Kansas State University Aerospace and Technology Campus, our training is FAA regulation part 141 approved. This allows students the opportunity to complete commercial pilot training in as little as 190 hours when obtaining a bachelor's degree. The training also allows students to qualify for a Restricted Airline Transport Pilot (R-ATP) certificate at 1,000 hours or 1,250 hours – giving students the ability to start their careers earlier. Training and education are provided by our elite staff, comprised of experts with years of both industry and education experience.

 

IXD students fly in Cirrus aircraft!

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Some of the newest aircraft in K-State Salina's fleet, the Cirrus SR20s, are exclusively used for flight training at IXD in Gardner, Kansas. These aircraft have over 200 horsepower and are equiped with Garmin avionics giving the student pilots improved situational awareness while flying.

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