SPORT
PILOT
The fastest path to the cockpit. Just 20 hours of flight training required and a valid driver’s license in lieu of an FAA medical. Fly any of our Sport/LSA-qualified aircraft solo or with a passenger.
PRIVATE
PILOT
Earn your FAA Private Pilot Certificate and fly with passengers anywhere VFR conditions allow. Complete training in as few as 40 hours and gain eligibility to rent our aircraft independently.
INSTRUMENT
RATING
Fly through clouds and navigate safely in low-visibility conditions. An instrument rating dramatically expands your capability as a pilot and opens the door to professional aviation careers.
Prerequisite: Private Pilot Certificate
COMMERCIAL
PILOT
Turn your passion into a profession. Earn your FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate to fly for compensation, build flight hours toward an ATP, and pursue a career in professional aviation.
Prerequisite: Private Pilot certificate — instrument rating strongly recommended
TAILWHEEL
TRAINING
Ready for off-airport adventures? No better way than a tailwheel endorsement in our classic 1945 Piper J3 Cub. Improve your stick-and-rudder skills and unlock a new category of flying across Kansas and beyond. CFI instruction is included in the hourly rate.
NOT SURE
WHERE TO
BEGIN?
A discovery flight puts you in the cockpit with a CFI for 30–45 minutes over Topeka. No experience needed. $159.99 — counts toward your certificate.
Pilot Training in Topeka, Built Around Your Schedule
Top Aviation Services offers Part 61 pilot training in Topeka at Philip Billard Municipal Airport (KTOP). Part 61 training is built around you: lessons fit your schedule, and your instructor sets the pace to match how you learn instead of a fixed classroom calendar.
Choosing the Right Program
- Sport Pilot — the fastest, lowest-cost way to fly, in our light-sport Van’s RV-12iS.
- Private Pilot — the most popular certificate, trained in our Cessna 172M.
- Instrument Rating — fly safely in clouds and low visibility in the IFR-equipped Cessna 172M with a CFII.
- Commercial Pilot — fly for compensation, with Technologically Advanced Aircraft time available in the RV-12iS.
- Tailwheel Endorsement — stick-and-rudder skills in our 1945 Piper J3 Cub, instructor included.
Instructors Who Fit Your Goal
Our staff includes CFIs, CFIIs, and a Certified Sport Pilot Flight Instructor who specializes in tailwheel training. Every lesson is one-on-one, so the time you pay for is spent on you. Meet the team to see each instructor’s credentials.
Start Your Pilot Training in Topeka
Most students begin with a $159.99 Discovery Flight, which counts toward your certificate. Then review the itemized program costs and call 785-251-3325 to plan your pilot training in Topeka. The FAA’s Airman Certification Standards describe exactly what each checkride covers.