Learn to fly from Academy Flight Coaching
One-on-one flight coaching with a certified, friendly and knowledgeable flight instructor at Midwest National Air Center in Mosby, MO, right in the Kansas City Northland. From your very first flight to staying sharp on instruments, fly with AFC.
Flight coaching, not a flight factory
Academy Flight Coaching is a small, personal flight school based at KGPH, Midwest National Air Center. AFC is owned and run by Frankie Marconi, a Certified Flight Instructor (CFII). Students fly one-on-one with a certified, friendly and knowledgeable flight instructor, with FAA Part 61 flight training at your own pace.
Why AFC
- One-on-one instruction with a certified flight instructor
- Two aircraft: a classic six-pack Piper Cherokee and a G5/GTN 650 Cessna 172
- Simple, transparent hourly pricing with 10-hour block discounts
- Convenient Kansas City Northland location at KGPH
Frankie Marconi
Frankie is a Certified Flight Instructor with an instrument instructor rating (CFII), and the owner of AFC. Frankie brings patience, clear communication and a genuine love of flying to his teaching.
Born and raised in Kansas City, Frankie is a local through and through. Flying out of KGPH, just north of the city he grew up in, Frankie loves helping new pilots take their first steps and experienced pilots stay safe, current and confident.
What you can do with AFC
Discovery Flights
Your first taste of flying. Take the controls with an AFC instructor beside you on the AFC Discovery Flight.
Flight Training & Lessons
Structured FAA Part 61 lessons, one-on-one with a certified flight instructor, at your own pace and around your schedule.
Sightseeing Flights
Just want to enjoy the view? Book a sightseeing flight with AFC from KGPH. Same as a discovery flight: about 2 hours, $200, including aircraft, fuel and the instructor.
Safety Pilot Flights
Need a safety pilot while you practice instrument approaches? AFC has you covered.
Price: $20/hr safety pilot fee.
Instrument Proficiency Checks
IPCs with a CFII to keep your instrument skills current and sharp.
Flight Reviews
Complete your flight review with a friendly, thorough instructor.
Simple, transparent pricing
Aircraft rates are per hour, plus fuel billed separately at the current price. Buy a 10-hour block to save.
Piper Cherokee PA-28-140
Avionics: traditional six-pack steam gauges, simple and no-frills. A classic, forgiving trainer and a great place to start.
Plus fuel.
Cessna 172
Avionics: Garmin G5 and Garmin GTN 650, ideal for instrument work.
Plus fuel.
Flight Instruction
One-on-one instruction with a certified flight instructor, added on top of the aircraft rate.
Block discount: prepay 10 hours of aircraft time to get the lower block rate ($95/hr Cherokee, $110/hr Cessna 172). Fuel is billed separately at the current price.
Sightseeing flights: $200 for about 2 hours, including aircraft, fuel and the instructor (same as a discovery flight). Safety pilot flights: $20/hr.
Ever wondered what it's like to fly?
The AFC Discovery Flight is the perfect introduction. Meet your instructor, head up from KGPH, and take the controls yourself.
- About 2 hours, start to finish
- Flown with an AFC instructor
- No experience needed
Ready to fly with AFC?
Reach out to request a Discovery Flight or lesson, or ask a question. Tell us a day and time that works for you, and we’ll check the schedule and confirm your spot.
- Phone: Call Academy Flight Coaching at (816) 729-0506
- Email: Email Academy Flight Coaching at frankie@flyafckc.com
- Location: KGPH · Midwest National Air Center
13106 Rhodus Rd, Excelsior Springs, MO 64024
(near Mosby, Kansas City Northland)
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