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An official army family and MWR Site

AN OFFICIAL ARMY FAMILY AND MWR SITE

Earn your Pilot's License

Requirements for a pilot's license: Be at least 16 to fly solo and 17 to obtain a private pilot's license. Pass a FAA class III medical exam, a written exam and flight test. FAA minimum flight of 40 hours. Have at least 20 hours of dual instruction and at least 10 solo hours. In addition to initial flight instruction the Flying Activity will help you pursue other advanced ratings such as instrument training or convert from rotary wing to fixed wing in about 20 hours.

Program
Fort Leavenworth Aero Club

Other News

Fort Leavenworth Furlough Resources for Gov Employees
Fort Leavenworth Care Options and Waitlist 2025
Fort Leavenworth MWR Monster of a Month Halloween Spooktacular
The Fort Leavenworth Lamp
MWR 2025 Holiday Hours
Army Family Action Plan (AFAP)

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Trails West Couples Golf League

Trails West Couples Golf League

Jun 18 5 pm
Outdoor Pool Info

Outdoor Pool Info

Jun 19 10 am - 7 pm
Brunner Range 2026 Special Fun Shoots

Brunner Range 2026 Special Fun Shoots

Jun 20
Independence Day Red, White and Blue Golf Scramble

Independence Day Red, White and Blue Golf Scramble

Jul 4 8 am
Brunner Range Fun Shoot

Brunner Range Fun Shoot

Jul 4 9 am - 10:30 am
Trails West Ladies Invitational

Trails West Ladies Invitational

Aug 15 9 am
2026 Army Outdoor Recreation Hiking & Biking Challenge

2026 Army Outdoor Recreation Hiking & Biking Challenge

Get Outside. Get Moving. Earn Your Achievement. From May 1st to September 30th 2026, eligible MWR patrons can log their outdoor hiking and or cycling/biking distances to earn commemorative medals or patches. Learn more about the 2026 Army Outdoor Recreation Hiking & Biking Challenge.

2026 Army Outdoor Recreation Hiking & Biking Challenge

Get Outside. Get Moving. Earn Your Achievement. From May 1st to September 30th 2026, eligible MWR patrons can log their outdoor hiking and or cycling/biking distances to earn commemorative medals or patches. Learn more about the 2026 Army Outdoor Recreation Hiking & Biking Challenge.

2026 Army Outdoor Recreation Hiking & Biking Challenge

Enter to Win with Army ODR

Enter to Win with Army ODR

Enter to Win with Army ODR

Enter to Win with Army ODR
CGSC Get Acquainted Golf Scramble

CGSC Get Acquainted Golf Scramble

Aug 22 8 am
Trails West 2026 Post Championship

Trails West 2026 Post Championship

Sep 4
Astro Clays at Brunner Range

Astro Clays at Brunner Range

Sep 26 8 pm
Astro Clays at Brunner Range

Astro Clays at Brunner Range

Sep 26 8 pm