FLIGHT TRAINING

TAKE YOUR FLYING DREAM INTO REALITY

Hundreds of adventuresome people have earned their wings through the Fargo Jet Center – Flight Training School. No matter if you’re flying for recreation or career advancement, we’re the place for you.

Students learn in new-model Cessna training aircraft
Cessna’s web-based instruction course allows our students to train at home at their own pace

You can learn to fly at many airports, but Fargo’s Hector International Airport presents a fun, challenging learning experience.

Looking for assistance with flying? AOPA offers scholarships to high school students, teachers, primary flight training students, and pilots pursuing advanced ratings or certificates.

AOPA SCHOLARSHIPS

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Recognized as one of the best flight schools in the nation by the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association
New training aircraft with glass cockpit
GPS avionics are included in all of the IFR-rated planes
We have several full-time instructors
All of our instructors work with your schedule, whether it’s weekends, mornings, afternoons, or nights
Our online flight scheduling system makes it easy to plan your sessions, wherever you are. Real-time availability ensures accuracy when scheduling planes
PSI Testing Center – all FAA written exams can be taken at the flight school

Advisory Note: you will need a medical certificate before flying solo in an airplane. We suggest you get complete this before beginning flight training. This will alert you to any condition that would prevent you from becoming a pilot before you begin your lessons.

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Congratulations to our flight school team for earning a spot in the 2019 Flight Training Experience Awards as a Distinguished Flight School!

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Discovery Flight
$200

Thinking about becoming a pilot? Our experienced flight instructors will walk you through the basics of flight in a newer-model Cessna 172S, and you’ll get to fly the airplane as much as you are comfortable. The flight lasts roughly 45 minutes and it includes a tour of our facilities. In addition, we are happy to answer any questions you have about flight training, airplanes, or aviation in general.

Gift Certificates
(any amount)

READY FOR AN ADVENTURE?

Wondering what it's like to fly an airplane or are you looking for an exciting & unique gift idea?

Our Discovery Flights are ready to be scheduled over the Fargo-Moorhead-West Fargo area! A first-hand experience with flying + overlooking the beautiful sights of our magnificent city = one memorable experience!

The details: $200 | 45-minute flight

Book yours today!

Discovery Flight Contact Form

FLIGHT SCHOOL NEWS & EVENTS

Stay up-to-date on all our flight school happenings!
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FLIGHT SCHOOL NEWSLETTER

FLY-IN CAMPING | STARBUCK, MN (D32)

DATES: August 19-20, 2022

Sleep under your wing
Make new flying friends
Enjoy grilling, campfires, and more!

FLYING CLUB GROUP TRIP | STURGIS, SD (49B)

Dates: January 4-9, 2023

Fly to the Black Hills
Make new flying friends
Enjoy hiking, grilling, campfires, and more!

Questions or Sign Up: fly@fargojet.com | 701-373-8864

FLIGHT SCHOOL TRAINING FLEET

C172SP SKYHAWK

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CIRRUS SR-20

PIPER ARCHER

PIPER SENECA II

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READY FOR TAKEOFF? START FLYING TODAY!

Private Pilot

Instrument Rating

Commercial Pilot

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Multi-Engine Rating

Certified Flight Instructor

Airline Transport Pilot

Piper Seneca Fargo Jet Center Flight School

High Performance Endorsement

Complex Endorsement

Tailwheel Endorsement

FLIGHT SCHOOL STAFF & INSTRUCTORS

Tajae Viaene

Director of Flight School Operations

Contact: tviaene@fargojet.com

Professional Experience:

B.S. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, North Dakota State University
Airline Transport Pilot Certificate (ATP)
Certified Flight Instructor (CFI)
Instrument Instructor (CFII)
Multi-Engine Instructor (MEI)
Advanced Ground Instructor (AGI)
Cirrus Standardized Instructor Pilot (CSIP)
FAA Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE)

Tate Russell

Assistant Chief Flight Instructor

Contact: trussell@fargojet.com

Professional Experience:

M.B.A., North Dakota State University
B.S. in Management, North Dakota State University
Commercial Pilot Certificate
Certified Flight Instructor (CFI)
Instrument Instructor (CFII)
NATA Safety 1st Certified

Mike Paulson

Certified Flight Instructor | Charter Pilot

Contact: mpaulson@fargojet.com

Professional Experience:

Airline Transport Pilot Certificate (ATP)
Certified Flight Instructor (CFI)
Instrument Instructor (CFII)
Multi-Engine Instructor (MEI)
FAA Gold Seal Instructor
Advanced Ground Instructor (AGI)
FAA Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE)

Hannah Gernandt

Flight School Administrative Assistant

Contact: hgernandt@fargojet.com

Professional Experience:

A.S., Metropolitan Community College
Certified Test Center Proctor

Jon Smith

Certified Flight Instructor

Contact: jon@fargojet.com

Professional Experience:

Commercial Pilot Certificate
Certified Flight Instructor (CFI)

Nathan Barraza

Certified Flight Instructor

Contact: nbarraza@fargojet.com

Professional Experience:

Commercial Pilot Certificate
Certified Flight Instructor (CFI)
Instrument Instructor (CFII)

Andrew Fisichella

Certified Flight Instructor

Contact: afisichella@fargojet.com

Professional Experience:

ATP Flight School Graduate
Commercial Pilot Certificate
Certified Flight Instructor (CFI)
Instrument Instructor (CFII)
Multi-Engine Instructor (MEI)

Matthew Edwards

Certified Flight Instructor

Contact: medwards@fargojet.com

Professional Experience:

B.S. in Landscape Design & Construction, University of Tennessee
Commercial Pilot Certificate
Certified Flight Instructor (CFI)
Instrument Instructor (CFII)
Multi-Engine Instructor (MEI)

Taylor Lantz

Certified Flight Instructor

Contact: tlantz@fargojet.com

Professional Experience:

Commercial Pilot Certificate
Certified Flight Instructor (CFI)
Instrument Instructor (CFII)
Multi-Engine Instructor (MEI)

Cameron Lantz

Certified Flight Instructor

Contact: clantz@fargojet.com

Professional Experience:

Commercial Pilot Certificate
Certified Flight Instructor (CFI)
Instrument Instructor (CFII)
Multi-Engine Instructor (MEI)

Peder LaBerge

Certified Flight Instructor

Contact: plaberge@fargojet.com

Professional Experience:

B.A. in Education, Western WA University
Commercial Pilot Certificate
Certified Flight Instructor (CFI)

PILOT ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Hunter Wachenheim

Private Pilot | 8/15/22

Caleb Hamilton

Private Pilot | 8/14/22

Deyuan Fan

Private Pilot | 8/4/22

Laura Cameron

Private Pilot | 7/30/22

Phillip Tetzloff

Private Pilot | 7/29/22

Elli Wachenheim

Private Pilot | 7/29/22

Norman Olson

First Solo | 7/29/22

Jace Leshuk

Private Pilot | 7/21/22

William Mickelson

Instrument Rating | 7/20/22

Will Sweeney

First Solo | 7/13/22

Derek Brandenburg

First Solo | 7/7/22

Mitchell Carlson

CFI | 7/1/22

Leighton Steidl

First Solo | 6/28/22

Kevin Hallman

First Solo | 6/23/22

Ben Lapp

Instrument Rating | 6/6/22

Karter Hilde

First Solo | 6/1/22

Deyuan Fan

First Solo | 5/28/22

Oakley Eagleson

First Solo | 5/26/22

Dallas Bachmeier

First Solo | 5/24/22

Joran Oien

Private Pilot | 5/23/22

Jace Leshuk

First Solo | 5/16/22

Clark Eggen

Private Pilot | 5/16/22

Nicholas Prothero

Private Pilot | 5/15/22

Brian Wright

Private Pilot | 5/6/22

Preston Beyers

Instrument Rating | 5/3/22

Kaden Holland

First Solo | 5/3/22

Justin Halvorson

Private Pilot | 4/27/22

Jacob Keeley

Commercial Pilot | 4/19/22