GET TO KNOW THE SCHOOL
A closer look.
Final Approach Aviation is based at Kyle Oakley Airfield, the Murray–Calloway County Airport, in western Kentucky. It offers private, instrument and commercial airplane training with a flexible, pay-as-you-go approach. Ground study combines Gold Seal online lessons with instructor-guided preparation before flights. The published fleet includes Cessna 172S and 172M airplanes, a Piper PA28R-200 and a Piper Super Cub. Specialty options include complex-aircraft instruction and accelerated tailwheel training in the Super Cub. New students can schedule a discovery flight, while certificated pilots can arrange a focused endorsement course without enrolling in a complete career program.
Murray airport base
The school identifies KCEY/Kyle Oakley Airfield at Murray–Calloway County Airport.
Blended ground study
Gold Seal online ground school is paired with instructor-assigned lessons and progress tracking.
Super Cub tailwheel course
The accelerated tailwheel course uses a Piper Super Cub and is completed on demonstrated proficiency.
Published aircraft
The fleet page also names Cessna 172S, Cessna 172M and Piper PA28R-200 aircraft.
Published training options.
The school’s published options are summarized below. Each note explains the training type and what to clarify when comparing the school’s exact course.
Discovery flight
An introductory lesson to explore the aircraft and teaching approach. Ask about flight time, who will instruct you and what the quoted price includes.
Private pilot
A private-pilot training path. Compare the aircraft used, ground-school arrangements and how lessons progress from initial skills to practical-test preparation.
Instrument rating
Training focused on instrument flying, procedures and planning. Compare aircraft and simulator use, scheduling and the preparation expected before flight lessons.
Commercial pilot
A commercial-pilot training option. Ask which aircraft category, prerequisites, experience-building flights and practical-test preparation are included.
Complex endorsement
Training for a particular aircraft feature or operating requirement. Confirm the aircraft, required ground topics and endorsement scope.
Tailwheel endorsement
Training in tailwheel aircraft handling. Confirm the aircraft, entry experience and whether the course includes an endorsement, checkout or additional proficiency work.
Gold Seal online ground school
Study and knowledge preparation. Confirm the delivery format, included materials, instructor support and any separate flight-training requirement.
Aircraft & training scope
Aircraft categories: Airplane
Published aircraft models: Cessna 172S, Cessna 172M, Piper PA28R-200, Piper PA18 Super Cub
Training framework & verification
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TRAINING FIT
Our school review.
Final Approach is a useful option for someone who wants to fit training around a personal schedule or add tailwheel skills in a specific aircraft. Its named online ground-school partner and instructor progress tracking explain how independent study connects with lessons. The Super Cub course is a proficiency-based endorsement, so an advertised short schedule should be checked against the pilot’s experience. Ask which Cessna or Piper will support the main course and how ground, flight and additional training are charged.
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WHAT THE AVAILABLE FEEDBACK TELLS US
Student review evidence.
The matching school's directory review section was opened and contained no submitted student accounts. The accessible search results did not establish a substantive independent narrative about completing training at this location. No rating or training-quality conclusion is inferred from this gap. Directory descriptions and school marketing do not substitute for independent student accounts. Ask for recent local student references and compare their actual lesson frequency, instructor continuity and completion costs with the proposed training plan.
How to read this evidence
The checked review directory has no submissions; the search did not establish usable local training feedback. This does not imply poor quality or closure.
Follow up with the school
- Can I speak with recent students who completed my intended training at the Murray location?
- What did those students actually pay, and how often could they complete lessons?
Read the review sources
- Final Approach Aviation, LLC | Flight School - Fixed Wing in Murray, Kentucky, Kentucky Third-party source
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Questions for Final Approach Aviation, LLC.
- Which trainer and instructor can support my planned weekly schedule at KCEY?
- How will my instructor track and review the Gold Seal lessons?
- What preparation should I complete before a short Super Cub tailwheel visit?
- What additional flying, ground time and examination costs are outside the initial estimate?
Sources & listing information.
School facts are compiled from the source material below. Imported record identifiers are retained for traceability and are not presented as proof of current certification.
- Final Approach Aviation, LLC — murray airport base
- Flight Training Private Pilot Training
- Private Pilot - Final Approach Aviation
- Commercial Pilot - Final Approach Aviation
- Discovery Flight - Final Approach Aviation
- Final Approach Aviation, LLC — super cub tailwheel course
- Flight Training Rates - Final Approach Aviation
- Final Approach Aviation, LLC — blended ground study
- Final Approach Aviation, LLC — published aircraft
- Source-record reference: bestaviation.netReference retained from the supplied spreadsheet; current content not rechecked for this import.
- faa.gov — Pilot Schools InformationFAA guidance on certificated schools and other flight-training providers.
- faa.gov — Find a FacilityFAA pilot-school facility reference. Part 61 instruction is not a separate FAA school certification.
View source record references
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