FLIGHT TRAINING
TAKE YOUR FLYING DREAM INTO REALITY
Hundreds of adventuresome people have earned their wings through the Fargo Jet Center – Flight 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.
Congratulations to our flight school team for earning a spot in the 2019 Flight Training Experience Awards as a Distinguished Flight School!
LEARN FROM THE BEST
- 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, afternoon 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
- Complete insurance coverage is built-in to your rental fee for the plane
- Lasergrade Testing Center – all FAA written exams can be taken at the flight school
Discovery Flight
$149
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.
Airplane Ride
$200
Give your friends and family a gift they’ll never forget! Our newer-model Cessna 172S aircraft offer a panoramic view over the Fargo-Moorhead area and a life-changing adventure for all ages. With capacity for up to three people, your flight will have you airborne for approximately 45 minutes. The ride can even be customized if you would like to see your home or business from the air.
Gift Certificates
(any amount)
TAKE AN AIRPLANE RIDE OVER THE FARGO-MOORHEAD-WEST FARGO AREA!
Looking for an exciting & unique gift idea or just want to experience something out of the ordinary?
Our airplane rides are ready to be scheduled over the Fargo-Moorhead-West Fargo area! An airplane ride + overlooking the beautiful sights of our magnificant city = one memorable experience!
The details: $200 | 45-minute flight | up to 3 passengers | anyone, any age welcome
Book yours today!
Airplane Ride Contact Form
FLIGHT SCHOOL EVENTS & SEMINARS
Upcoming Flight School Events:
Join us for our upcoming FAASTeam Pilot Seminar!
WHEN: Tuesday, November 26, 2019
TIME: 1830 – 2030
WHERE: Fargo Jet Center | West Building
More details to come…
Questions: fly@fargojet.com | 701-373-8864
READY FOR TAKEOFF? START FLYING TODAY!
FLIGHT SCHOOL STAFF & INSTRUCTORS
Mike Paulson
Flight School Manager / Chief Flight Instructor
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)
Tajae Viaene
Assistant Chief Flight Instructor
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)
- Remote Pilot Certificate
Anna Grindeland
Flight School Administrative Assistant
Contact: agrindeland@fargojet.com
Professional Experience:
- B.A. in Communication Studies with an emphasis in Event Planning and Promotion, Minnesota State University Moorhead
- Certified Test Center Proctor
Tyler Gullekson
Certified Flight Instructor
Contact: tgullekson@fargojet.com
Professional Experience:
- Commercial Pilot Certificate
- Certified Flight Instructor (CFI)
- Remote Pilot Certificate
- NATA Safety 1st Certified
Bob Christianson
Certified Flight Instructor
Contact: bchristianson@fargojet.com
Professional Experience:
- A.S. in Computer Science, North Hennepin Community College
- Commercial Pilot Certificate
- Certified Flight Instructor (CFI)
- Advanced Ground Instructor (AGI)
Carson Hagen
Certified Flight Instructor
Contact: chagen@fargojet.com
Professional Experience:
- B.S. in Agriculture Systems Management, North Dakota State University
- Commercial Pilot Certificate
- Certified Flight Instructor (CFI)
This Could Be You!
Certified Flight Instructor
PILOT ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Ben Vinych
Instrument Rating | 9/16/19
Erik Barner
First Solo | 9/11/19
Chris Swedzinski
First Solo | 9/05/19
Paul Grommesh
First Solo | 8/31/19
Leif Anderson
First Solo | 8/30/19
Bob Christianson
CFI | 8/28/19
Tyler Bolme
First Solo | 8/22/19
Carson Hagen
CFI | 8/21/19
Izak Swift
First Solo | 8/17/19
Grace Rames
First Solo | 8/8/19
Gavin Sunderland
First Solo | 8/2/19
Gabriella Danyo
First Solo | 7/31/19
Kendal Mautz
First Solo | 7/3/19
Carson Hagen
Commercial Pilot | 6/24/19
Bob Christianson
Commercial Certificate | 6/10/19
Tyler Sparrow
Commercial Pilot | 5/20/19
Kadin Olson
First Solo | 5/12/19
Benjamin Clark
First Solo | 5/7/19
Nutdanai Nongnuang
First Solo | 4/23/19
Nick Newby
Commercial Pilot | 4/15/19
Matthew Walter
Private Pilot | 4/8/19
Nathan Sayler
Instrument Pilot | 4/7/19
Ryan Maier
First Solo | 3/26/19
Ryan Fu
First Solo | 3/22/19
Ryan Ottis
Multi-Engine | 3/19/19
Chad Pietz
CFI | 03/15/19
Brian Strand
Instrument Pilot | 3/6/19
Ben Lapp
First Solo | 2/19/19
Jon Owen
Instrument Pilot | 2/15/19
Tyler Gullekson
Commercial Pilot | 1/7/19
Tyler Laber
First Solo | 12/18/18
Ryan Hassel
First Solo | 12/14/18
Tate Russell
Instrument Pilot | 12/10/18
Tristian Morowski
First Solo | 12/4/18
Dan Phillips
Multi-Engine Pilot | 11/13/18
Reid Gagner
Commercial Pilot | 11/12/18
CONTACT US
FARGO JET CENTER – FLIGHT SCHOOL
Hector International Airport (KFAR)
3802 20th Street North
Fargo, ND 58102
fly@fargojet.com | +1 (701) 373-8864
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