Flight Training at Cape Girardeau Regional Airport

Cape Air Flight Training provides professional flight training at Cape Girardeau Regional Airport for aspiring pilots throughout Southeast Missouri, Southern Illinois, and Northeast Arkansas. Whether you’re pursuing a private pilot certificate, instrument rating, or simply want to experience a discovery flight, our instructors can help you achieve your aviation goals.

Flight Training in Cape

Learn to fly with experienced instructors, modern glass-cockpit aircraft, and a program fitting your schedule.

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The Right Place to Begin Your Journey

Cape Air Flight Training brings more than 23 years of aviation experience and over 2,000 hours of flight training experience to aspiring pilots in Cape Girardeau. Over 250 students have experienced our programs.

Our programs provide hands-on flight training alongside experienced instructors, helping you build the knowledge, skill, and confidence needed for a variety of certifications.

Who This Training Is For

  • First-time flyers exploring aviation through a Discovery Flight.
  • Future private pilots pursuing personal travel and recreational flying.
  • Career-track pilots building hours toward Commercial and CFI certification.
  • Licensed pilots completing flight reviews and proficiency training.

Private Pilot Certificate

Foundation training for aspiring aviators.

Commercial Pilot License

Advanced skills for professional pilots.

Instrument Flight Rating

Master precise navigation in any weather.

Certified Flight Instructor

Lesson planning, demonstrations, and student evaluation.

Our Flight Instructors

We have built a team of highly-skilled aviation professionals dedicated to providing experienced training for future pilots in the Heartland.

Edward Dueker

Chief Flight Instructor

Adam Johnson

Flight Instructor

Bre Booth

Flight Instructor
Charles Ryan

"Excellent team to work with! Cape Air Charter helped me earn my instrument rating as well as my commercial pilot certificate. They take the extra steps to make sure their students have all the resources they need!"

David Burdick

"I bought my girlfriend a Discovery Flight here and it was absolutely amazing... we loved the flight, it was cool to see Cape from the sky and learn what it takes to fly! Thank you Edward and Cape Air Charter for helping create a beautiful memory!"

Matt Stuttle

"Cape Air Charter, led by Bill Beard and his professional team, is incredible... Would have given more stars, but five was the limit. A++ for sure."

Let's Start Your Pilot Journey

The best way to begin is with a Discovery Flight, a low-pressure introductory lesson where you meet your instructor, review safety and the day’s plan, then fly and try the controls in the air. Contact our team today for program details and professional guidance to start your plans toward mastering the skies.