Learn to Fly in Minneapolis

Location(s): Flying Cloud Airport; Eden Prairie, MN

Learn to Fly in Minneapolis

Jump in the pilots seat and feel the thrill of flying a Cessna 172, the most popular flight training aircraft in the world and most successfully mass produced light aircraft in history.
  • In business for over 35 years, your flight school is one of the oldest commercial aviation operations in the Midwestern U.S.
  • FAA Certified Flight Instructors
  • After a preflight inspection and explanation of flight instruments, you will put on your headset and prepare for take off!
  • No experience necessary
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Description:
This first flight lesson is truly an experience you will never forget. After your introduction and safety debriefing, you'll climb into the cockpit of a Cessna 172 Aircraft.

You're instructor will teach you the basics before take off, and soon you'll be flying into the wild blue yonder. Once you're at your cruising altitude, with your pilot guiding you, you will be able take the controls.

After you've landed safely back on earth, you'll take pride in knowing that you've accomplished something that few others have dared to attempt.

Availability:
Flights run on the hour from 9am to 3pm, 7 days a week.

Location(s):
Flying Cloud Airport; Eden Prairie, MN

Essential Information:
Plane used is a single engine Cessna 172

Participants under the age of 18 must have parent or legal guardian sign a waiver. The necessary temperature to fly is 5 below zero.

Duration:
1 hour total. 30 minutes of flight time.

Maximum Participants:
1 per plane

Spectators:
Spectators are welcome to watch the plane take off and land.

Weather Dependent:
This experience is weather dependent. Always contact the Experience provider with any questions regarding weather conditions.

What to Wear:
Wear comfortable clothing appropriate for weather conditions.

Booking Information:
For this experience, it is recommended to request bookings at least 14 days in advance.

Cancellation Policy:
Once you have received a booking confirmation, cancellations and rescheduling are allowed up to 24 hours prior to the Experience. Failure to appear on your booked date, cancel, or reschedule at least 24 hours prior to your booked date will result in the loss of the value of your Experience.

Experience ID:
AIR-MSP-0005

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Customer Comments (View All)

Everything was great it was a very fun time and a wonderful experience!

Tony Palcich

Wonderful experience; great gift! Taking an introductory flight is something I would not have done on my own.

Paul Robinson
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Tony Palcich

Everything was great it was a very fun time and a wonderful experience!

Paul Robinson

Wonderful experience; great gift! Taking an introductory flight is something I would not have done on my own.

Travis Williams

The entire process was wonderful, absolutely loved flying. I would highly recommend this experience to everyone.

Arnold Brown

I totally enjoyed the entire experience. Jim was patient and explained all aspects of my first time on the controls. Hopefully, down the road, I can do it again and maybe even take-off!