Summit Flight Academy
Case Study
Summit Flight Academy is a leading flight school based in Lee's Summit, Missouri, specializing in professional pilot training, accelerated programs, and a modern approach to aviation education. See how we helped them double their website traffic and more than double their leads in just three months.
Summit Flight Academy: Dramatic Growth in the Competitive Kansas City Market
Meet Summit Flight Academy, a leading flight school based in Lee's Summit, Missouri, specializing in professional pilot training, accelerated programs, and a modern approach to aviation education. They cater to aspiring pilots seeking high-quality training, career-focused pathways, and a strong community atmosphere.
Within three months of partnering with Right Rudder Marketing, Summit Flight Academy saw dramatic improvements that transformed their business: website traffic doubled, leads more than doubled, and they established themselves as the premier flight school in the Kansas City metro area.
The Challenge
As Summit Flight Academy grew, they realized that simply having an online presence wasn't enough. The market was crowded with other flight schools vying for attention in the Lee's Summit/Kansas City metro region. Summit faced several critical issues that were limiting their growth potential.
They had difficulty standing out in Google Search results, often appearing on page 2 or 3 for important flight training keywords. This lack of visibility meant potential students were finding competitors instead of discovering Summit's superior training programs.
While they were getting website traffic, it wasn't converting into real student inquiries. Their website wasn't optimized for lead generation, and they lacked the systems to nurture prospective students through the decision-making process.
Summit had limited time and expertise to run effective digital marketing in-house. Their team was focused on what they did best - training pilots - but they recognized they needed professional marketing support to reach their growth goals.
Most importantly, they needed a marketing partner who understood the flight training industry. Many agencies they spoke with didn't grasp the unique aspects of pilot education, FAA requirements, or the student pilot journey.
The Results
Within three months of partnering with Right Rudder Marketing, Summit Flight Academy saw dramatic improvements that transformed their business operations and growth trajectory.
Website Traffic Doubled: Monthly visitors increased by 105%, bringing qualified prospective students who were actively searching for flight training in Missouri and surrounding areas.
Leads More Than Doubled: Form submissions and phone calls from qualified prospective students rose from 22 per month to 53 per month - a 141% increase in qualified inquiries.
Higher Search Rankings: Summit now appears on the first page of Google for critical flight training keywords in Missouri and surrounding states, dramatically improving their visibility to potential students.
Streamlined Inquiry Handling: The CRM and automated follow-up sequences mean no prospective student falls through the cracks. Every lead is properly nurtured through the enrollment process.
These results have enabled Summit Flight Academy to expand their training capacity, attract higher-quality students who are serious about their aviation careers, and establish themselves as the premier flight school in the Kansas City metro area.
We couldn't be happier with Right Rudder Marketing. They understand aviation, they execute fast, and most importantly—they deliver. We went from barely getting inquiries through our website to having more leads than our staff could handle. If you're a flight school owner and you want to grow, stop wasting time with generic agencies. Call Right Rudder.
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