Our training facility is located right on Augusta Airport which is a 15 minutes’ drive from Wichita, Kansas. Wichita is the largest city in Kansas whose metropolitan area has an estimated population of 650,000. Although it may not be 1 of the top tourist destinations in the US, there are plenty of attractions and places to visit during your stay with us. We have museums, scenic, landmark and nightlife attractions as well as fun activities such as horse-riding and even a fully equipped YMCA sports centre located right next to us.

Within the school, we have lounge and relaxation areas for you to kick back, watch television and relax. We also have a fully equipped kitchen as well as laundry equipment to fully cover your domestic requirements.

Andover YMCA

Located just 3 mins by car along the highway leading to our school is Andover YMCA, a sprawling sports complex which houses a fully equipped fitness centre, an indoor running track, a family and lap pool, basketball and volleyball courts, program studios with group exercises. It also has an outdoor sports complex for sports as well as a waterpark. Pray Aviation has a partnership with YMCA for a discounted monthly membership rate.

Kansas Aviation Museum

The importance of the Kansas Aviation Museum building to the glory days of Kansas aviation cannot be overstated. Its grand art-deco style appeals both to the aviation community and to anyone interested in historic preservation. The museum houses a world-class collection of historic, significant and one-of-a-kind aircraft and aircraft engines; a huge archive with thousands of records, schematics, books, photos and more; and a wide range of additional aviation memorabilia.

Old Town

Old Town is in the heart of Wichita, Kansas. A bustling shopping and entertainment district, Old Town is home to more than 100 different businesses and is a sought out destination for its restaurants, shopping, and things to do. Along the brick-lined streets are a collection of converted brick warehouses dating back to the mid-1800s. Built with brick and native limestone accents, these distinctive architectural features define the character of Old Town.

Botanica, The Wichita Gardens

Located in Sim Park, this gorgeous patch of cultivated flora offers themed gardens such as the Butterfly Garden, Shakespeare Garden, Rose and Wildflower Garden and the award-winning Sally Stone Sensory Garden, plus special programs for children. Since its opening with four gardens and a horticultural library, Botanica has added 30 additional themed gardens and exhibits. This botanical paradise on the plains comprises over 18 acres of stunning gardenscaping that features over 4,000 species of plants both native and new to the region.

Sanger’s Meadowlark Stables

Located just minutes from the school, Sanger’s Meadowlark Stables is a lovely barn owned by Marie Sanger who is an extremely warm and friendly lady. Sanger’s Stables provides boarding, horse riding lessons, and pony parties. There is an outside and inside arena and they teach western pleasure, hunt seat pleasure, halter, and equitation.

Sedgwick County Zoo Sedgwick County Zoo

The zoo is home to 3,000 individual animals of nearly 400 species. These residents are grouped geographically and in settings that duplicate their natural habitats. Exhibits include: Africa, Asia, North America, Tropics, Children’s farms, Amphibians and reptiles, Koch Orangutan Chimpanzee Habitat, Cessna Penguin Cove, Downing Gorilla Forest, Slawson Family Tiger Trek and South America/Australia, which is among the largest walk-through aviaries in the United States. Sedgwick County Zoo has been recognized with national and international awards for its support of field conservation programs and successful breeding of rare and endangered species.

The Keeper of the Plains

The Keeper of the Plains stands at the confluence of the Big and Little Arkansas rivers with hands raised in supplication to the Great Spirit. Renowned Kiowa-Comanche artist Blackbear Bosin donated the Keeper of the Plains to the citizens of Wichita on May 18, 1974. Since the sculpture’s installation to commemorate the United States Bicentennial, it has become a symbol for the city of Wichita and a tribute to the local American Indian tribes. in 1974. A complete renovation of the sculpture and installation of the Keeper of the Plains Plaza now brings people out each evening to see the Keeper and the “Ring of Fire”, which describes the Plains Indian way of life. Pedestrians can access the area via two bow-and-arrow-inspired cable-stay bridges which span the Little and Big Arkansas rivers. Fire drums on boulders at the foot of the Keeper dramatically light the night. The area is free and open to the public year-round.