Focused on Sport Pilot
LaunchPoint’s planned initial program will concentrate on sport-pilot training rather than attempting to serve every possible aviation objective from the first day.
LAUNCHPOINT AVIATION
A New Path Into Recreational Aviation Is Coming to the Ozarks.
LaunchPoint Aviation Group is developing a focused sport-pilot training program for aspiring recreational pilots in southwest Missouri and the surrounding region.
Our airport location, aircraft, instructors, schedule, and pricing are still being finalized. Join the 2027 Interest List to receive development updates and be notified when enrollment becomes available.
Joining the interest list does not enroll you, reserve a training position, or create any obligation to purchase services.
A CLEAR DEPARTURE POINT
Flight Training With a Clear Starting Point
Learning to fly can seem complicated before the first lesson ever begins. LaunchPoint is being developed to provide a clear, safety-centered entry point for people whose primary goal is recreational flying.
Our planned initial program will focus specifically on the sport-pilot certificate. That focus will allow the school to build its curriculum, student communication, and operating procedures around the needs of new and returning recreational pilots.
A LAUNCHPOINT AVIATION HERITAGE PROJECT
Meet The Old Scotchman
LaunchPoint has acquired N8777B, the 1957 Cessna 172 identified as the airplane that carried Jim Heth and Bill Burkhart through a 50-day endurance flight in 1958.
An aviation heritage and education project connecting the history of flight with the people who will shape its future.
After approximately 22 years out of service, the aircraft is beginning a transparent, safety-first evaluation and restoration. Its present condition is part of the story—and airworthiness will govern every decision.
Follow the restorationN8777B · ACQUIRED
A Historic Airframe. A Useful Next Chapter.
The aircraft is not airworthy. Documentation, recovery planning, preservation, and controlled inspection are underway.
BUILT WITH PURPOSE
A Focused First Step
Built for New Pilots
No prior aviation experience will be required to express interest. The program is being designed for individuals beginning with their first serious step into flight training.
Transparent From the Start
LaunchPoint is not yet operational. We will announce the airport, aircraft, instructors, pricing, enrollment process, and opening schedule only after those matters have been finalized.
THE PATH IS EVOLVING
A New Era for Sport Aviation
Recent changes to the federal sport-pilot framework have expanded the possibilities available to recreational pilots. LaunchPoint is being developed to help prospective students understand that pathway and determine whether sport-pilot training may fit their aviation goals.
Explore the Sport-Pilot PathTHE PRE-LAUNCH ROUTE
How to Stay Informed
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Join the Interest List
Tell us where you are located, your present aviation experience, and when you may want to begin training.
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Receive Development Updates
We will provide occasional updates as the airport, aircraft, instructors, and launch schedule are finalized.
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Be Notified When Enrollment Opens
Interest-list members will be notified when LaunchPoint is prepared to release final program information and begin accepting students.
CURRENT DEVELOPMENT STATUS
Where the Project Stands
LaunchPoint Aviation Group, LLC has been formed and is actively developing the proposed flight-training operation. The company is evaluating aircraft, insurance, airport arrangements, instructors, maintenance support, curriculum, and operational procedures.
Flight instruction is not currently available, and LaunchPoint is not accepting deposits or payments.
KEEP YOUR PLACE ON THE MAP
Interested in Becoming a Sport Pilot?
Join the 2027 Interest List and be among the first to receive verified information as LaunchPoint moves toward opening.
This is an expression of interest—not enrollment, a reservation, or a payment obligation.