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Sunstate Aviation Flight School is a Cessna Pilot Center that specializes in providing accelerated flight training courses and committed to providing a superior quality flight training experience.
SunState is very active flight school, and it's sometimes tough to fit in reservations at the last minute. Reservation requests made at least three days in advance of the rental have the best chance of getting confirmed.
• Pilot Shop
• Pilot Lounge
• Flight Planning Area
• Sandwich Counter
• Porch
• WiFi
• Flight Training
• Flight Simulator
CFI Rate: $65.00/hr
CFI Ground Rate: $65.00/hr
Aircraft Rental Sales Tax: 7.00%
Local Procedures Briefing
SunState Aviation
Kissimme Gateway Airport - KISM
Operator Procedures
Fueling Aircraft
If you need refueling during the day, please taxi to Signature Flight Service on the field for fuel.
Access to Aircraft
Go to the SunState Aviation FBO on the East side of the airfield. A staff member will walk you out to the aircraft on the ramp.
There is no after-hours access to these aircraft.
What Fuel Load to Expect, and How to Change It
Each aircraft will have a full load of fuel first thing in the morning. If you require less than a full load of fuel, please contact the FBO no less than 24 hours in advance to make arrangements.
Local Airspace Considerations
Standard Departure Procedures
KISM lives under the Orlando (KMCO) class Bravo airspace. Be very aware of your location, and follow ATC procedures when departing and arriving at KISM.
Best Way to Get Flight Following
You may request flight following from Orlando Approach, but expect the request to be turned down. Orlando is a very busy airspace, and the controllers will likely be unable to accommodate your request.
Local Reporting Points
The Poinciana towers are the main reporting point. They are 4 miles due West of the field and are clearly visible on the sectional chart.
Typical TFR Considerations
There is a “permanent” TFR over Walt Disney World Resort, and the POTUS makes frequent trips to Orlando. There is also restricted airspace over the Kennedy Space Center.
Preferred IFR "gates" ATC wants you to use
This is a busy Class Bravo airspace. Be prepared to use the Orlando-area SIDs and STARs. ATC will This is a busy Class Bravo airspace. Be prepared to use the Orlando-area SIDs and STARs. ATC will provide you with you IFR clearance.
Local Airfield Operations
Taxiway / Runway Incursion Hotspots
KISM has intersecting runways. Be aware of this when getting a taxi clearance.
Taxi to the Runway
Taxiing to Rwy 15/33 is simple and straightforward. Taxiing to runway 6 from SunState Aviation will require two runway crossings.
Run Up Area
There are run-up pads at the end of each runway, in addition to the SunState Aviation ramp.
What Does The Tower Want Before You Move?
KISM tower wants to know your direction of departure and to know that your run-up is complete.
1,000 feet
Preferred Pattern Entries
Tower has discretion and will direct you to the appropriate pattern entry point.
Special Cautions for Flying the Pattern
KISM is a busy airport and the pattern is often full. No Ghostrider, we cannot authorize a fly-by.
Local Flight Planning Tips
Noise Sensitive Areas
Orange Gardens, NE of the field.
Nearby Special Use Airspace
Orlando Class Bravo, Avon Park bombing range to the south, Kennedy Space Center, Walt Disney World.
How To Easily Identify Boundaries of Overlying or Nearby Airspace
The Western edge of the Orlando class Bravo airspace ends at US HWY 27.
Air Carrier Arrival Paths to be Avoided
MCO arrivals and departures directly to the East.
Best Sites to See From the Air
- Kennedy Space Center – 44NM to the NW
- Venice Beach – 90NM to the SW
Density Altitude Considerations
Florida has very hot summers. Density altitudes of 2000’ are not uncommon.
Miscellaneous
Please Note
May 20, 2013, 4:16 p.m.
I felt very comfortable flying with SunState Aviation. You'll know immediately that they are concerned with safety, and I saw professionalism everywhere I looked. I found everything to be top notch, from the facilities, to the personnel, to the equipment. I think I timed things just right, too, since the paint is still drying on the beautiful new facility at KISM. One other tidbit -- when you go, see if you can catch a glimpse of a Grumman Goose parked out in the hangar...
July 2013
Nice facilities and the folks I worked with were flexible on scheduling. Be aware they close at 1830 and prefer airplanes returned around 1800. Only mentioning it because I didn't see it written anywhere on openairplane. I was apparently the first person to rent an airplane with an openairplane checkout already complete, so they were understandably weary, but it did get tiring to hear from multiple people including the owner about how nervous this makes them. I feel like open airplane hasn't done a great job of interfacing with their rental partners, which was then transferred to me. That being said, I had no issues with renting the airplane, flying and securing it back at the field. Central Florida is a great place to fly and I'd certainly return to SunState to do so in the future!
January 2014
I have been flying here intermittently for over 15 years (since even before it was Sunstate) and really enjoy this location. The staff are helpful and even though it is mostly a flight school they are able to assist renters and tourists. Being at Kissimmee is a bonus because it is so centrally located to most things in Florida. They have a good selection of planes with the majority being C172s.
January 2014
Sunstate has really got the OpenAirplane process down pat and it is very easy to rent here. Terminology is still a little shaky so when they ask you for your last rental checkout date (which is what their system asks the dispatcher to enter) what you need to provide is your UPC date.
June 2014
Thanks Mike!
March 2017
They were very nice and understanding when I had to cancel due to weather.
March 2017
Operator Info
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KISM KISSIMMEE GATEWAY AIRPORT | |
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3008 Patrick Street Kissimmee, FL 34741 | |
| 407-944-3592 | |
| SunState Aviation | |
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