Discovery flight
An introductory flight for anyone curious about flying. A relaxed way to see what a small airplane feels like and ask questions before committing to training.
Fort Lauderdale area · South Florida
Independent flight training, coming soon.
Kilo Papa Aviation is a one-person flight instruction business being built by Kendrick Petioma. One instructor, a Cessna 152 for private pilot training, a Cessna 172 with advanced avionics for instrument and beyond, and training planned from your first discovery flight through advanced ratings.
Now forming. Booking opens once instructor certification is complete.
Kendrick's instructor certification isn't complete yet, so no lessons are being booked. Join the waitlist and you'll hear when booking opens.
Planned training
From first flight to advanced ratings
These are the services Kilo Papa Aviation plans to offer once booking opens. Private pilot training is planned in a Cessna 152. Instrument training and beyond is planned in a Cessna 172 with advanced avionics. Both are in the Fort Lauderdale area.
Private pilot
Training toward the private pilot certificate, the usual first certificate for people who want to fly themselves, friends, and family.
Instrument rating
Training for pilots who want to fly by reference to instruments and operate under instrument flight rules (IFR).
Commercial pilot
Training toward the commercial pilot certificate for pilots working toward a flying career.
Flight review
A review of flying knowledge and skills with an instructor, for certificated pilots who need to stay current or want a refresher.
Instrument proficiency check (IPC)
A check for instrument-rated pilots who need to regain instrument currency or want to sharpen their IFR skills.
The training airplane
Why a Cessna 150 or 152?
For primary training, a two-seat Cessna 150 or 152 does the job well. It is a simple, forgiving trainer that typically costs less per hour to rent and burns less fuel than a four-seat Cessna 172, which can help with the airplane part of your training cost.
The exact airplane and airport will be shared when booking opens.
What that means for you
- Two seats: just you and your instructor
- Simple systems, so you can focus on flying
- Typically less to rent per hour than a 172
- Lower fuel burn than a four-seat trainer
About the name
Why "Kilo Papa"?
K and P are Kendrick Petioma's initials. In the phonetic alphabet pilots use on the radio, K is Kilo and P is Papa.
How it will work
Getting started
Join the waitlist
Tell us what kind of training you're interested in. It takes a minute and doesn't commit you to anything.
Hear when booking opens
Once Kendrick's instructor certification is complete, waitlist members are the first to know.
Plan your first flight
Start with a discovery flight, or talk through the training that fits your goals.
Founding Five
A special offer for the first five students
The first five students to start training with Kilo Papa Aviation will get a special founding offer. Details will be announced when booking opens.
Waitlist order decides who is offered a Founding Five spot, so joining early is the way to be considered.
Terms will be posted when booking opens. Joining the waitlist doesn't commit you to anything.
Student stories
Real stories, once there are students
No student stories yet
Training hasn't started, so there are no testimonials to show. Stories will be shared only with students' permission, in their own words.
Gift a discovery flight Coming soon
Planned for after booking opens. Learn about gift discovery flights.
Want to be first in line?
Join the waitlist, and follow along as Kilo Papa Aviation gets off the ground.
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