Perry Air is a family-owned and operated flight school located at the Door County Cherryland Airport (KSUE) in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin. We offer Private Pilot and Instrument Rating training. We also offer recurrent training and flight reviews for certificated pilots. We operate a fully restored Piper Cherokee equipped with the latest and greatest Garmin avionics.
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My flying journey started in high school, earning my private pilot certificate in 2004. From there, I earned my A&P license from Embry-Riddle and then worked as an aircraft mechanic for the MetLife Airship, Air Wisconsin & American Airlines.
I enlisted in the United States Air Force and worked as an aircraft mechanic on the Lockheed C-130 Hercules. After my service in the Air Force, I used my GI Bill to earn a college degree and to finish my pilot ratings. I was a flight instructor in Charlotte, NC before relocating to Sturgeon Bay, WI where my wife & I started Perry Air.
I earned my private pilot certificate in 1991 out of Boeing Field in Seattle, WA. In 1994, I earned my instrument, commercial, and CFI. I worked as a CFI for many years and also gained some flight time as ”skydiver driver". Years later, I bought a house on an airport (Norman Grier Field) and bought a Cessna 150 that I flew from our backyard! In 2018, I relocated to Wisconsin. I met Kevin Perry in the summer of 2021. I then began flying again after a four year break. My total flight time is just over 2,800 hours with about 2,400 as a flight instructor. I've flown about 31 different planes in that time!
I have always had an interest aviation since I was young. While I was in high school, I was lucky to be able to participate in a new aviation program. For a full year, I helped with the construction of a Cessna 172. I received my pilot ratings and a four year college degree at Eastern Kentucky University. I flew many different Cessna 172 models and I flew a Piper Seminole for my multi engine rating. After College, I pursued my CFI and then CFII. I then relocated to Wisconsin, where I found the opportunity to instruct at Perry Air.
- The Base Rate offers no discount & is structured as a pay-as-you go option.
- The Account Deposit option gives students a 10% discount and requires a $1,000 deposit.
- The Payment Plan option offers significant savings of 25% off. This plan requires a one time, non-refundable payment of $500 and a monthly payment of $250. With this plan, $200 will be applied as a credit towards your account. The payment plan is flexible and can be canceled or suspended at any time.
*Let us know if you are a Military Veteran, First Responder or Active Military member serving in the armed forces to qualify for an additional 10% off!
Perry Air provides comprehensive pilot training to help students earn their private pilot license (PPL). Our Part 61 program will cover the required ground school topics and provide top notch flight instruction that will prepare you for your checkride. Students will gain experience in flight maneuvers, navigation, flight planning and more!
Perry Air offers instrument flight training in our fully-restored Piper Cherokee. Our aircraft features a brand new avionics package which includes a Garmin GNC 355 WAAS GPS as well as a Garmin GI 275 HSI. Perry Air also offers student access to our FAA approved Gleim Basic Aviation Training Device (BATD) flight simulator where they can log up to 10 hours towards the instrument rating.
Our experienced CFIIs provide in-flight training in either real Instrument Meteorological Conditions (IMC) or by using a view-limiting device. Our students gain valuable skills such as flying instrument approaches, holding procedures, instrument departure procedures & standard arrival procedures.
Whether you need to get current or complete your flight review, Perry Air has you covered. We help pilots maintain their skills and satisfy FAA requirements to keep you current. Our experienced CFIs will make sure you satisfy all FAA requirements in order to keep you current, proficient, and safe.
Our discovery flight is $219 and includes 45 minutes of flight time plus 30 minutes of ground time to discuss private pilot (PPL) training requirements. An introductory flight in our FAA approved, BATD flight simulator is $79 and includes 30 minutes in the simulator plus 30 minutes of ground time to discuss PPL training requirements.
"Kevin was very informative and enthusiastic. He was patient and answered all my questions!"
"Kevin is a great, friendly instructor who I have been able to share many great flying experiences with."
"Kevin is a passionate pilot and instructor. Highly recommend Perry Air!"