Professional Flight Training at Your Local Kansas Airport
Freeman Field (3JC) in Junction City is home to Matta Aviation Services — a professional flight school led by a CFI, CFII, and MEI with 3,000+ flight hours and 22 years of Army aviation experience. Serving Fort Riley, Manhattan, and all of Central Kansas.
Why Train at Matta Aviation Services?
Real-World Instructor
Eddie Matta is a Commercial Pilot, CFI, CFII, MEI with 3,000+ hours and 22 years of Army aviation experience behind him.
In-House Maintenance
As an A&P IA, Eddie maintains the training aircraft himself — meaning fewer squawks, less downtime, and more consistent training.
Flexible Scheduling
MAS works around military schedules, school calendars, and work commitments. Training doesn't have to stop your life.
Local Convenience
Freeman Field is minutes from Fort Riley, Manhattan, and Junction City. No long drives to a distant flight school.
Structured Curriculum
Training is disciplined and goal-oriented. Every flight has a plan, a purpose, and a debriefing to lock in what you learned.
Clear Path Forward
Whether you want your PPL or are building toward a commercial career, MAS can map out the route and help you execute it.
Flight Training Programs
From your first flight to your CFI certificate — MAS supports the full aviation training path.
Discovery Flight
Your first real flight experience. Take the controls with an instructor, experience the traffic pattern, and decide if aviation is your path.
Book a Discovery FlightPrivate Pilot Certificate (PPL)
The foundation of your aviation career. Fly solo, cross-country, and passengers under VFR conditions.
Start PPL InquiryInstrument Rating (IR)
Fly in IMC conditions and controlled airspace. Build the skill set to fly in clouds and low visibility legally and safely.
Start IR InquiryCommercial Pilot Certificate (CPL)
Fly for compensation or hire. The next step on the professional aviation path.
Start CPL InquiryMulti-Engine Rating (MEI)
Add multi-engine to your certificate or instruct in multi-engine aircraft. Eddie holds his MEI and trains multi-engine candidates.
Multi-Engine InquiryCFI / CFII Path
Planning to teach? Get guidance from a CFI, CFII, and MEI who understands what it takes to be a professional flight instructor.
CFI Path InquiryStart With a Discovery Flight
Not sure if flight training is right for you? A discovery flight gives you real time in the cockpit before you commit to anything.