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A closer look.
The University of Central Missouri’s Professional Pilot bachelor’s degree trains students at university-owned Skyhaven Airport near Warrensburg. The program combines academic study with private, instrument, commercial single-engine and multiengine, and flight-instructor preparation. Cessna 172s and Beechcraft B58 Barons support the flight courses, while Frasca, Redbird and a Boeing 737 simulator add ground-based practice. New students normally begin in a pre-aviation phase with academic and knowledge-test benchmarks before joining the flight schedule. The university describes conditional restricted-ATP eligibility and an accelerated route into its Aviation Safety master’s degree. Students should plan for recurring flight blocks and separate flight-training expenses.
University-operated flight setting
UCM owns and operates Skyhaven Airport and describes its own aircraft, repair station and simulation facilities.
Aircraft and course sequence
The program information page specifically ties Cessna 172s to private, instrument, commercial and instructor courses and B58 Barons to multiengine training.
Pre-aviation progression
Incoming students normally complete a first-semester academic and knowledge-test stage before flight scheduling; prior private-pilot holders undergo an evaluation.
Flight and academic commitments
The program describes recurring flight blocks, academic standards for remaining on the schedule and conditional restricted-ATP eligibility based on degree and approved coursework.
Published training options.
The school’s published options are summarized below. Each note explains the training type and what to clarify when comparing the school’s exact course.
Private pilot
A private-pilot training path. Compare the aircraft used, ground-school arrangements and how lessons progress from initial skills to practical-test preparation.
Instrument rating
Training focused on instrument flying, procedures and planning. Compare aircraft and simulator use, scheduling and the preparation expected before flight lessons.
Commercial single-engine pilot
A commercial-pilot training option. Ask which aircraft category, prerequisites, experience-building flights and practical-test preparation are included.
Commercial multiengine pilot
A commercial-pilot training option. Ask which aircraft category, prerequisites, experience-building flights and practical-test preparation are included.
Certified flight instructor
Training in teaching, lesson preparation and instructional flying. Ask which instructor qualification is included and how practice teaching is assessed.
Instrument flight instructor coursework
Preparation for instrument-instruction responsibilities. Confirm the required existing instructor qualification and whether simulator work is part of the course.
Multiengine instructor coursework
Preparation to teach in multiengine aircraft. Ask about entry qualifications, aircraft availability and the ground and flight preparation included.
Professional Pilot bachelor’s degree
An academic pathway with its own entry and graduation requirements. Compare the flight qualifications, academic credits and flight fees included in your chosen track.
Ground school
Study and knowledge preparation. Confirm the delivery format, included materials, instructor support and any separate flight-training requirement.
Simulator training
Practice using a training device. Ask which device is used, whether an instructor is included and how the sessions support your particular course.
The additional-information page lists CFII and MEI coursework, but applicants should confirm which instructor courses belong to their current degree plan. The Boeing 737 is a simulator, not a training aircraft in the fleet.
Aircraft & training scope
Aircraft categories: Airplane
Published aircraft models: Cessna 172 Skyhawk, Beechcraft B58 Baron
This profile describes UCM’s Warrensburg Professional Pilot program and Skyhaven flight operation.
Restricted-ATP eligibility depends on the required degree, credits and flight qualifications. Airline partnerships and possible university instructor work are not employment guarantees.
Training framework & verification
Part 141: Matched to the FAA roster dated 2026-10-19. Confirm the approved course and training location with the school. The workbook does not list individual course approvals or establish training quality.
FAA reference: faa.gov. Confirm the approved course and training location with the school.
PART 141 SOURCE CHECK
FAA roster information.
This listing is matched to the supplied FAA Part 141 roster record. Confirm the approved course and training location with the school; the roster does not list course approvals or establish training quality.
UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL MISSOURI
Certificate CMXS907CLocation designator CMXS
Address as recorded: T.R. GAINES BUILDING, STE. 210, WARRENSBURG, MO 64093
Use the faa.gov facility dashboard for future cross-reference. The dated record above reflects the FAA workbook used for this directory update. How we check records
TRAINING FIT
Our school review.
UCM’s university-operated airport, airplanes and simulation facilities give a clear institutional setting for a student seeking a four-year professional-pilot education. The entry process is also a practical distinction: general admission does not automatically mean immediate flying. Applicants should understand the pre-aviation benchmarks, academic standards for remaining on the flight schedule and expected weekly availability. Those commitments, together with summer flying and flight funding, are likely to shape progress more than the advertised degree length.
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WHAT THE AVAILABLE FEEDBACK TELLS US
Student review evidence.
Niche evidence: Niche's review page covers University Of Central Missouri as an institution. Its overall feedback is useful for considering the broader college experience, but the page-level rating is not an assessment of the flight-training program or this location's aircraft and instructors. General institutional reviews are not separated into a representative aviation-program sample. Ask aviation students specifically about flight slots, additional flight fees, instructor changes, and time to complete each certificate.
How to read this evidence
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Follow up with the school
- Can I speak with recent students who completed this course at this location?
- What are the current booking delays, instructor continuity arrangements, and typical total completion costs?
Read the review sources
- University of Central Missouri Reviews - Niche Third-party source
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Questions for University Of Central Missouri.
- What pre-aviation benchmarks must I meet before entering the flight schedule?
- If I already hold a private certificate, how will the oral and flight evaluation affect my placement?
- Which instructor courses are required versus optional in my degree plan?
- How should I plan weekly flight blocks, summer flying and funding to complete the flight sequence?
Sources & listing information.
School facts are compiled from the source material below. Imported record identifiers are retained for traceability and are not presented as proof of current certification.
- Professional Pilot Bachelor of Science
- Official University Of Central Missouri information
- Professional Pilot Bachelor of Science
- Official University Of Central Missouri information
- Source-record reference: checkrides.ioReference retained from the supplied spreadsheet; current content not rechecked for this import.
- faa.gov — Find a FacilityFAA pilot-school facility reference. Part 61 instruction is not a separate FAA school certification.
View source record references
CMXS907C
Part_141_Flight_School_Websites (1).csv; faaverifiedp141.xlsx