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About
Now at your service, Wichita’s finest flying club, Compass Rose Aviation! Rose is the Air Capital’s “hottest” flying girl sharing the thrill of flight in a way the area has never experienced. A curtain raiser for all to see, the new glamour girl is a dream-come-true. Meeting the needs of her community, Compass Rose was constructed to exceed the desires many of us have only dreamed when gazing to the heavens above. Let Rose show you the way!
You are ready for the real thing so take your first step in becoming an aviator with the queen of the sky. Compass Rose Aviation was developed by a pilot for pilots with a vision of offering quality and safe aircraft at affordable prices. Focusing on the positive qualities of aircraft ownership, but without the hassles, Rose offers its members so much more. Compass Rose Aviation sets a new standard for the next generation of flying clubs.
Rose salutes the other flying clubs supporting general aviation. Is Compass Rose the only flying club, no, but let her differences prove she is worthy of a relationship. Only Rose provides multiple aircraft, commercial insurance, a quality facility, online scheduling, a friendly flying environment, fuel discounts, quality instructors, fair fares, and endless social enjoyment for her most prized asset, you! There are no boundaries in the air, nor in the hearts of pilots, so for work or play, fly the Compass Rose way!
…so some have asked why “Compass Rose” for the name. A compass rose is a figure on a compass, map, nautical chart, or monument used to display the orientation of the cardinal directions-North, East, South and West-and their intermediate points. Our main gal, Rose, loves the attention she gets when everything points in her direction!
Staff
Jason Wojteczko (Owner)[+]
Jason is a Commercial pilot, A&P mechanic, aircraft dealer, and Air Force veteran. For the 23 years he served in the military, he specialized in aerospace maintenance, parachuting (>3,500 jumps), logistics resource management, process improvement (Lean/Six Sigma), resilience training, and antiterrorism. He served multiple tours overseas to include Desert Storm, Operation Iraqi Freedom, and Operation Enduring Freedom (Afghanistan). Jason is now responsible for the day-to-day operations of Compass Rose Aviation, Compass Rose Exams, and Wojteczko Properties. He is often away from the phone as he is a very active international ferry pilot.
Jason’s primary role is to lead Compass Rose in the strategic objectives for building and developing the future of the Compass Rose Aviation brand. In addition, he uses his vast maintenance and skydiving experience to provide the best Cessna jump plane conversions in the country.
When he is not flying, or thinking about flying, Jason enjoys flying, traveling, and hanging with friends. He also confesses to being the biggest fan of his beautiful wife, Crystal.
Lee Anderson (Instructor)[+]
CFII
Don Avis (Instructor)[+]
CFI
Kurt Byars (Instructor)[+]
coming soon
Tanner Campbell (Instructor)[+]
CFI
Robby Cornejo (Instructor)[+]
CFII/MEI
Josh Hill (Instructor)[+]
CFII
Shane Hilt (Instructor)[+]
CFII
Dave Mazzara (Instructor)[+]
CFII
Michael Snow (Instructor)[+]
CFII/MEI
Ben Sorensen (Instructor)[+]
Tim Wiebe (Instructor)[+]
CFII
Justin Carlgren (Maintenance)[+]
A&P IA, DME
Crystal Wojteczko (Events)[+]
Coming Soon!
Memberships
Test Flight, $140 (plus tax)[+]
Discover the thrill of flight with a Certified Flight Instructor or Commercial Pilot. If you wish, take the controls of the plane and feel the rush of flying a plane! You might just want Rose to help you get your private pilot’s certificate after this experience! Enjoy this scenic flight of the Wichita area for yourself and a friend (or two children). As another option, fly to the popular Stearman Field and eat at the Stearman Bar and Grill. Aircraft will be a Cessna 182 or Piper Arrow. Actual flying time will be approximately 45 minute. Give the gift of flight with a Compass Rose gift certificate. Contact Rose to sign up for this thrilling flight.
Note: Aircraft are limited to certain maximum weights. If you are very tall and/or heavy, please let us know.
Aircraft
Cessna 150 Commuter…$85/hr (plus tax)[+]
Cessna 150 Commuter (2 Seat Trainer)
N10820 is one of the primary trainers of the fleet. This bird will get you your license for the least amount of dough! Fuel is included in the price. “820” sports a Garmin audio panel, Garmin digital COM radio, Garmin panel mount moving map GPS, and a Garmin digital transponder. It even has a port for your iPod so you can listen to your tunes! With only two seats, your instructor is sure to be close! Eligible for Private and limited Instrument training. Reserved for local flights only.
For rental, insurance requires a Private Pilot license, CFI checkout, and recurrent annual Flight Review.
Note: Cessna 150s can be a challenge for some individuals who are tall and/or heavy. Please inquire if you fit this description.
Block Time (10 hours) $750 (plus tax)
Rose wants to reduce rates even further for her Annual and Monthly members! This is the opportunity to get in the pilot’s seat even more and save some bank. Commit to 10 hours of flying in 30 days and save $100! The biggest bargain but you must pay before the calendar and clock starts ticking. Sorry, not eligible for students.
Note: All single engine aircraft rental rates are based on tach time, not hobbs time. This means even more flying time for your hard earned money!
Cessna 150 Commuter…$85/hr (plus tax)[+]
Cessna 150 Commuter (2.5 Seat)
N11519 is Rose’s fun little plane! Fuel is included in the price so this is the biggest bargain…now that’s cooking with gas! “51 Niner” sports new comfortable leather seats, a Garmin panel mount moving map GPS, Garmin digital COM, air traffic play back, and even a port to plug in your iPod…this little plane packs a big punch! This little jewel even has skylights and a child’s seat in the back! Eligible for Private training.
For rental, insurance requires a Private Pilot license, CFI checkout, and recurrent annual Flight Review.
Note: Cessna 150s can be a challenge for some individuals who are tall and/or heavy. Please inquire if you fit this description.
Block Time (10 hours) $750(plus tax)
Rose wants to reduce rates even further for her Annual and Monthly members! This is the opportunity to get in the pilot’s seat even more and save some bank. Commit to 10 hours of flying in 30 days and save $100! The biggest bargain but you must pay before the calendar and clock starts ticking. Sorry, not eligible for students.
Note: All single engine aircraft rental rates are based on tach time, not hobbs time. This means even more flying time for your hard earned money!
Cessna 172 Superhawk…$140/hr (plus tax)[+]
Cessna 172 Superhawk (4 Seats) with Glass Cockpit
N211BA is Rose’s advanced avionics trainer and heavy hauler (1,044 lbs useful load). The Cessna Superhawk can handle full fuel, four full-sized adults, and bags. With 180 horsepower and Power Flow tuned exhaust, just push the throttle forward and experience a bolder Skyhawk. “One Bravo Alpha” sports an avionics package superior to most! Full of technology, the panel holds a Garmin G500 PFD/MFD glass panel, Garmin 350 audio panel with music input and Sirius radio subscription (with remote control), Avidyne EX600 MFD with moving map, active traffic detection, NEXRAD radar, color stormscope, and charts, Garmin 650 touchscreen NAV/COM/GPS, Garmin SL30 NAV/COM, Garmin 327 transponder, ADSB OUT, satellite ELT, and an Electronics International MVP-50P certified engine monitor system with fuel flow/level. Our Superhawk has leather seats, an improved air ventilation system, fiberglass interior components, and extended baggage. Eligible for Private, Instrument, and CFII training.
For rental, insurance requires a Private Pilot license, CFI checkout, and recurrent annual Flight Review. If you have not flown a technology advanced aircraft, a CFI checkout is required.
Block Time (10 hours) $1300
Rose wants to reduce rates even further for her Annual and Monthly members! This is the opportunity to get in the pilot’s seat even more and save some bank. Commit to 10 hours of flying in 30 days and save $100! The biggest bargain but you must pay before the calendar and clock starts ticking. Sorry, not eligible for students.
Note: All single engine aircraft rental rates are based on tach time, not hobbs time. This means even more flying time for your hard earned money!
Cessna 182 Skylane…$140/hr (plus tax)[+]
Cessna 182 Skylane (4 Seats)…Currently in the shop for new glass and paint!!!
N42855 is Rose’s heavy hauler. The Cessna Skylane can handle full fuel, four full-sized adults, and plenty of baggage. A true high-performance aircraft, just push the throttle forward and experience power. With the STOL (short take-off and landing) kit, this plane gets off the ground quickly and has the luxury of lower landing speeds. The skylane is a great plane for those shorter grass runways. “855” sports dual NAV/COM radios with course deviation indicators and a Stormscope. A Garmin 340 audio panel with music input, Garmin 530 moving map NAV/COM/GPS with TAWS, Garmin 106A CDI, Garmin 396 moving map GPS, Garmin 327 transponder, and EDM700 graphic engine monitor with fuel flow have just been installed. Eligible for Private, Instrument, High Performance, and CFII training.
For rental, insurance requires a Private Pilot license, 100 hours total time Pilot in Command and 10 hours make and model (or minimum 1 hour make and model dual in lieu of 10 hours make and model), CFI checkout, and recurrent annual Flight Review. If a pilot does not meet the above requirements, a minimum 10 hours dual, a High Performance Endorsement, and recurrent annual Flight Review will suffice.
Block Time (10 hours) $1300
Rose wants to reduce rates even further for her Annual and Monthly members! This is the opportunity to get in the pilot’s seat even more and save some bank. Commit to 10 hours of flying in 30 days and save $100! The biggest bargain but you must pay before the calendar and clock starts ticking. Sorry, not eligible for students.
Note: All single engine aircraft rental rates are based on tach time, not hobbs time. This means even more flying time for your hard earned money!
Piper 201 Arrow…$140/hr (plus tax)[+]
Piper 201 Arrow (4 Seats) N3025K has great looks and great efficiency. Take off, flip a switch, and watch the landing gear disappear! With its sexy T-tail, low wing, and constant speed propeller, this plane is ready for your cross-country trips. “25 Kilo” sports a Garmin 430 moving map NAV/COM/GPS with course deviation indicator, a digital NAV/COM radio with course deviation indicator, and a Garmin 695 panel mounted GPS. Want to take your hands off the yoke for a bit…turn on the new Trutrak autopilot with vertical speed, altitude hold, and GPSS roll-steering. An auxiliary input is available for your music needs. Eligible for Private, Instrument, Commercial, Complex, CFI, and CFII training.
For rental, insurance requires a Private Pilot license, 200 hours total time Pilot in Command, 25 hours retractable gear and 5 hours make and model (or minimum 5 hours make and model dual in lieu of the 25 hours retractable gear), CFI checkout, and recurrent annual Flight Review. If a pilot does not meet the above requirements, a minimum 10 hours dual, a Complex Endorsement, and recurrent annual Flight Review will suffice.
Block Time (10 hours) $1300 (plus tax) Rose wants to reduce rates even further for her Annual and Monthly members! This is the opportunity to get in the pilot’s seat even more and save some bank. Commit to 10 hours of flying in 30 days and save $100! The biggest bargain but you must pay before the calendar and clock starts ticking. Sorry, not eligible for students.
Note: All single engine aircraft rental rates are based on tach time, not hobbs time (except for the Apache). This means even more flying time for your hard earned money!
Piper Apache 160 Geronimo…$250/hr (plus tax)[+]
Piper Apache 160 Geronimo (5 Seats)
N4310P is one of Rose’s multi-engine aircraft. It is a roomy airplane with nice leather interior, great avionics, and the redundancy of a second engine. Retractable landing gear, 160hp engines, and constant speed propellers (both fully feathering) allow for great efficiency for a twin. The Geronimo modifications increases the speeds and gives her better looks. “Sweet P” (p=potato) carries 108 gallons of fuel and has an extended luggage area in the back making her ready for your cross-country trips! “One Zero Papa” sports a WAAS Garmin 430 moving map NAV/COM/GPS with course deviation indicator, a second digital NAV/COM radio with course deviation indicator, and a Garmin Aera 500 touchscreen GPS. An auxiliary input is available for your music and cell phone needs. Eligible for Private, Instrument, Commercial, Multi-engine, Complex, High Performance, and Airline Transport Pilot training.
For rental, insurance requires a Multi-Engine endorsement, 250 hours total time Pilot in Command, 25 hours retractable gear and a 5 hours Multi-Engine Instructor checkout. Active military pilots only need a 3 hour checkout to fly solo to their check ride location during ATP training. No checkout required if you get your Multi-Engine endorsement from Compass Rose Aviation.
Block Time (10/25/50 hours) $2,400/$5,750/$11,000 (plus tax) Rose wants to reduce rates even further for her Annual and Monthly members! This is the opportunity to get in the pilot’s seat even more and save some bank. Commit to 10/25/50 hours of flying in 30/45/60 days and save! The biggest bargain but you must pay before the calendar and clock starts ticking. Sorry, not eligible for students.
Note: Apache rates are based on hobbs time due to their being two engines and two tachs. Multi-Engine instruction (ground and flight) is $50 per hour.
Training
Now at your service, Wichita’s finest flying club, Compass Rose Aviation! Rose is the Air Capital’s hottest flying girl sharing the thrill of flight in a way the area has never experienced. A curtain raiser for all to see, the new glamour girl is a dream-come-true. Meeting the needs of our community, Compass Rose was constructed to exceed the desires many of us have dreamed when gazing to the heavens above. Let Rose show you the way?
Training Options
Private Pilot Package…$7,000 (plus tax)[+]
$7,000 (plus tax) Financing Available!
The freedom of spreading your wings! Rose will help you get your Private Pilot’s license in a jiffy, and without draining the wallet. Rose’s Private Pilot package is some of the lowest cost training in the country! Rose really wants you to learn how to fly and for you to be a licensed pilot. Imagine the places you could go, the people you could see, giving friends rides, the little airport next to your Aunt Sara’s house, the awesome view from above, no taking off your shoes/security lines, etc…the possibilities are endless! With the Private Pilot package, there is no limit on aircraft rental, fuel, and instructor time (ground and flight). Price includes progressive ground school, commercial insurance, and temporary Student membership to Compass Rose Aviation.
Why do Rose’s Private Pilot Package over traditional hour-by-hour training? Nationally, approximately 80% of Private Pilot students do not complete their training…that’s only 2 out of 10 students becoming a licensed pilot! At Compass Rose Aviation, we are turning this negative trend around. With our Private Pilot Package, we are consistently seeing 88% of our students actually finishing…that’s nearly 9 out of 10 becoming licensed pilots! Our package forces you to make the financial investment upfront eliminating the popular excuse to stop training. It is this investment and four month time restriction that motivates you to show up often and excel at learning the skills necessary to become a licensed pilot. Oh, by-the-way, 98% of our students pass their final checkride the first time…now that’s a number that is promising! Invest your time and money in a program that works!!!
Payment must be made before training. To encourage you to keep to your training, training must be accomplished in four (4) months. Training is to be accomplished in one of the Cessna 150s (contact Rose for training prices in her other aircraft). Personal training materials, headset (loaners available), testing, and examiner fees not included. Contact Rose to sign up for this wonderful training package and, if needed, to fill out a finance application. If Rose’s low cost package is still too much to swallow, feel free to contact Rose for instruction one hour at a time.
Note: Cessna 150s can be a challenge for some individuals who are tall and/or heavy. Please inquire if you fit this description.
Commercial Pilot[+]
So you want to be paid doing what you love, this is the first step. Contact Rose for a cost estimate.
Airline Transport Pilot[+]
Do you want to fly for the airlines? At Compass Rose, we have you covered. Rose has the aircraft, instructors, and examiner to get you done! There is no need to go out of town for this rating. Let Rose show you how and she will save you money! Military pilots, we have the experience to get you the ticket you need to work at the airlines! Stay local and see how Rose can get you done in record time! Contact Rose for a cost estimate.
Note: Our ATP training has been very popular with students from around the world. Out-of-the-area students are warned of the risk of issues that may arise which are out of our control. Airplane maintenance (yes they break) and weather (Kansas has a little) are two examples. Buying non-refundable/non-changeable airline tickets, rental cars, hotel rooms, etc. is a risk owned by the student. Also, not allowing enough time for delays is a risk owned by the student. Please consider the investment of refundable/changeable tickets or travel insurance when making your purchases and be flexible for those things we cannot control. Your understanding is greatly appreciated.
Instrument Endorsement[+]
Don’t let weather slow you down. This is the license that allows you to use the aircraft’s instruments to guide you on your way. Contact Rose for a cost estimate.
Instrument Proficiency Check[+]
Are you a little rusty on you Instrument skills? One of Rose’s instructors would be glad to get you on track. Contact Rose for a cost estimate.
High Performance Endorsement[+]
So you want to fly airplanes with more than 200 horse power. For that extra punch, Rose has a Cessna 182 Skylane with the power to get your endorsement. Contact Rose for a cost estimate.
Complex Endorsement[+]
Have you seen those airplanes flying around without any wheels and the efficient variable pitch propeller? Experience what it is like to flip a switch and watch those wheels disappear. Rose has a Piper Arrow 201 with retractable gear, flaps, and a constant speed propeller. Don’t forget to put the wheels down when it is time to land! Contact Rose for a cost estimate.
Multi-Engine Rating[+]
Interested in flying aircraft with more than one engine? At Compass Rose, we’ve got you covered! Contact Rose for a cost estimate.
Certified Flight Instructor (CFI)[+]
Want to teach others on the ground or in the air? Rose has you covered. Contact Rose for a cost estimate.
Certified Flight Instructor-Instrument (CFII)[+]
Want to teach licensed pilots the skills of instrument flying? Rose has you covered. Contact Rose for a cost estimate.
Multi-Engine Instructor (MEI)[+]
Are you interested in teaching others how to fly a twin? Are you wanting to build valuable multi-engine time to fly corporate, or for the airlines? Let Rose help you get your MEI and maybe she will let you teach for her. Contact Rose for a cost estimate.
Biennial Flight Review[+]
Stay current with this Federal Aviation Administration required flight review. For the purpose of increased safety, Compass Rose members are required to perform this training annually sometime during their birth month. Maybe this would be a good excuse to earn a new rating or learn to fly a plane you have never flown before. If never hurts to get more training! Contact Rose for a cost estimate.
Instructor Rates…$50-60/hr[+]
Rose’s approved independent Instructors have agreed to beat popular area rates by only charging $50 per hour (ground and flight) for most levels of instruction ($60 for Multi-Engine training). These quality instructors are properly licensed with the Federal Aviation Administration. Instructor payments are made directly with the instructor.
Rose’s Future Pilot Foundation[+]
In support of growing general aviation, Compass Rose Aviation will match dollar-for-dollar, money donated to the foundation to support one high school senior per year with a private pilot certificate. For the first $3,250 raised, Compass Rose Aviation will reward one local high school senior with Rose’s Private Pilot package. Don’t worry; the high school student will have to earn this privilege by winning a contest that is evaluated by Rose’s panel of judges. For additional donations above the initial $3,250 that add up to $6,500, another student will be given this wonderful opportunity. The number of students is endless and based on your giving spirit. Rose will work with all individuals, municipalities, and companies who would like to offer this training to a deserving young person. If you would like your donation to be anonymous, Rose knows how to keep quiet. To grow general aviation and give a young person the gift of flight through your generous donation, click here.
The Club
Compass Rose Aviation is proud to house all of her planes in her 5,400 sq/ft hangar that has a remote control 50’ x 14’ one-piece Hydroswing brand hydraulic door on the South side end and a remote control 54' x 17' one-piece Higherpower brand hydraulic door on the North end. Plans are in work to add approximately 3,480 sq/ft on to the attached 2,880 sq/ft dry storage area (two stories) to include a member clubhouse, maintenance facility, upper level apartment, and garage. More to come!EVENTS
BREAKFAST CLUB!
First Saturday of every month - 7:00am to 10:00amRose’s Breakfast Club will begin after the clubhouse construction is complete…COMING SOON!
Breakfast Compass Rose style! The sun is rising, the planes are ready, and the stomach needs filling…whoopee! Join the best breakfast club you can ever imagine. Fly to Ponca City, Oklahoma on the first Saturday of every month and enjoy half-priced aircraft rental. Menu includes pancakes, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, potatoes, biscuits & gravy, orange juice, coffee, and fruit. Schedule early, fill those empty seats with other members, and let Rose help fill your stomach. The serving line is open from 7:00am to 10:00am so beat the rush…early bird gets the worm!
BIRTHDAY CLUB!
Your BirthdayRose’s Birthday Club will begin after the clubhouse construction is complete…COMING SOON!
It’s your Birthday and Rose wants to give you to a gift! On your Birthday, treat yourself to a free hour of aircraft rental in any single engine plane you are qualified to fly. No birthday suits allowed! Happy Birthday from Compass Rose!
OPEN HOUSE!
Every Saturday from 11:00am to 1:00pm (June through August)Rose’s Open House will begin after the clubhouse construction is complete…COMING SOON!
Rose is so passionate about aviation; she wants YOU to understand what all the fuss is about! Every Saturday from 11:00am to 2:00pm (Coming Soon!), Compass Rose Aviation opens its doors to the greater community. This is our excuse to let others know how much fun flying can be. It’s a party with wings and FREE food. Intro flights are only $40 bucks per person with half of the proceeds going to the Wounded Warrior Project (additional donations graciously accepted). Open to everyone!
FREE AIRPLANE RIDES!
Call for datesKids between 8 and 17 years old can get a free airplane ride with volunteer pilots participating in the EAA Young Eagles program. Parents MUST be present. The 2016 event will be October 8th from 10am to 1pm.
ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARTY!
Call for datesRose wants to celebrate the end of each year with an annual party for her members and staff! A gracious friend of Compass Rose has offered the use of his beautiful venue for Rose to hold this special event. Like opening a gift, you won’t know what you’ve got until it’s time to tear into the box…more to come…