ATK Flight Academy

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Here is a cool photo taken at the Great Bend Airport this evening.

These clouds are called mammatus clouds and are typically formed during severe weather. Cold moisture/heavy air sinks forming the bubbly look. They are usually a sign of intense atmospheric instability and turbulance.

Anyone interested in flight tracking? Checkout this cool website with an interactive map that allows you to track aircraft in a 3D view!

https://objectiveunclear.com/airloom?airport=GBD

In aviation, rising is what we do—but today, we honor the One who did it best!

Happy Easter Everyone!

High Schoolers and Aspiring pilots, now is the time to check out AOPA flight training scholarships!

They have scholarships capable of covering an entire flight certificate!

AOPA Flight Training Scholarships - AOPA https://share.google/Btaih7822C6m38m2J

Congratulations to Joshua Birney for completing his Private Pilot Certificate!

Examiner: Tony Condon
CFI: Austin Kudrna

We are flying To Sun 'n Fun and are bringing you along our journey!

Follow along as Instructors Austin Kudrna and Dirk Becker fly across half the country! We will be making updates as we fly and while we are at the event!

April 12, 2026 to April 16, 2026

Follow us along on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube!

ATK Flight Academy Links:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/atk.flight.academy?igsh=Mnd6ZTBqaHF3YTF1
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/18Z75b8VqH/
YouTube: https://youtube.com/?si=0FwPLE2yIfkelaJh

Link Aviation Links:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/link_aviation?igsh=MWZsNG5tYzRnbnRpMA==
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1CQq286gKC/

Thanks to everyone who joined in for Coffee and Crosswinds today!

This month we had a group fly from Great Bend to Lucas and we had lots of fun!

Very much looking forwards to next month!

Congratulations to Kadynce completing her Initial solo! RWY 29 KGBD

CFI - Austin Kudrna