Since 1968, St. Charles Flying Service has helped thousands of people reach their professional and recreational aviation goals. Our flight school is the only FAA Approved Part 141 Flight School in The St. Louis Metro Area, offering flight training in single and multi-engine aircraft from Light Sport to Airline Transport Pilot, ground school courses, VA approved flight training utilizing your GI Bill and more. At St. Charles Flying Service you’ll get superior training from highly-trained instructors in a friendly, professional environment. Stop Dreaming and Start Flying, at St. Charles Flying Service.
 

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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update

Introductory Flights Suspended

With the need to practice social distancing, prevent gatherings of 10 or more people, and to protect our employees and customers due to the COVID-19 outbreak we have made the difficult but necessary decision to suspend all introductory flights indefinitely.

We Are Open For Business

We are still open, so if you want to begin your flight training and start taking flying lessons or if you have any questions please email Dave Henke at dave@stcharlesflyingservice.com or Doug Tang at doug@stcharlesflyingservice.com or call us Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm at 1-800-447-6066. On Saturday and Sunday we are open from 7:30 am until 4:00 pm. We thank you for your patience and understanding. We look forward to seeing you in the future.
 

Flight Training Loans Available

Wondering how to finance your training?
Here are several options to investigate.

SCFS Financing through SURV Credit

Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) Financing

Lending Tree Aviation Loans

Full Service Fuel

If you’re planning to drop in for fuel, please be mindful of our temporarily adjusted weekend hours. Unless prior arrangements have been made, our full-service fuel is available on the weekends only until 4:00 pm.
 

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