Discovery Flight
Experience flight training and talk through the best next step.
Kilroy Flight Academy
Learn to fly in Central Kentucky.
Discovery flights, Part 61 flight instruction, and aircraft rental conversations for students and families in Lexington, Richmond, and the surrounding region.
Part 61 instruction
Sport & Private Pilot
Call to confirm availability
01Beginner-friendly first flights
02Modern training aircraft
03Lexington and Richmond access
04Clear next-step guidance
Built for real students
Flight training should feel clear before it feels committed.
Kilroy Flight Academy helps new pilots understand the path before they commit to a full training program. Start with a conversation, meet the team, ask what the aircraft and instructor schedule looks like, and learn what training could look like for your goals.
We keep the public promise simple: practical Part 61 flight instruction, straightforward expectations, and no pressure to choose a certificate path before you understand the work.
Your first flight
Book a discovery flight, then decide what comes next.
A discovery flight is a low-pressure introduction to aviation. You will meet an instructor, see the aircraft, talk through your goals, and experience what a first lesson can feel like.
Aircraft, instructor, weather, and scheduling availability should be confirmed before visiting or booking.
Choose a timeTraining paths
Start simple. Build from there.
Kilroy can help students and families compare practical training paths without implying guaranteed outcomes, fixed timelines, or FAA Part 141 approval.
Sport Pilot
A lighter training path for eligible students and aircraft operations.
Private Pilot Certificate
The traditional foundation for personal flying and future ratings.
Instrument Rating
Build precision, weather awareness, and cockpit management skills.
Commercial Pilot
Develop professional-level aircraft control and decision-making.
CFI / CFII
Explore instructor training when you are ready for that step.
Aircraft and rental
Modern aircraft, local training, practical conversations.
Ask about aircraft rental requirements, checkout expectations, instruction availability, and the aircraft best suited for your training path.
Kilroy's aircraft availability can change with maintenance, weather, and scheduling, so the best first step is a quick call before you plan around a specific date or aircraft.
Call (859) 800-3767Locations
Lexington and Richmond
Lexington WestLex
4444 Gumbert Road
Lexington, KY 40510
Richmond
124 Madison Airport Rd
Richmond, KY
Schedule and contact
Choose a time or send your details.
Use the booking calendar to pick a discovery-flight time, or send the form if you want Kilroy to follow up first. The form and calendar below are live GoHighLevel widgets.