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.
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, 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.
Congratulations to our flight school team for earning a spot in the 2019 Flight Training Experience Awards as a Distinguished Flight School!
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 EVENTS & SEMINARS
Upcoming Flight School Events:
Join us for our upcoming Flying Club Adventure!
When: TBD
Where: TBD
Topic: TBD
Questions or Sign Up: fly@fargojet.com | 701-373-8864
READY FOR TAKEOFF? START FLYING TODAY!
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
Tyler Sparrow
Certified Flight Instructor
Contact: tsparrow@fargojet.com
Professional Experience:
- Commercial Pilot Certificate
- Certified Flight Instructor (CFI)
- Instrument Instructor (CFII)
- Multi-Engine Instructor (MEI)
- Seaplane Instructor (Lake Amphibian)
- Remote Pilot Certificate
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
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
Nathan Howatt
Instrument Rating | 4/8/22
Peder LaBerge
CFI | 3/20/22
Kyle Roesler
Private Pilot | 3/19/22
Kamron Luick
First Solo | 3/7/22
Levi Maguire
Private Pilot | 3/7/22
Emma Modin
Commercial Pilot | 3/4/22
Joran Oien
First Solo | 3/4/22
Andres Freeberg
First Solo | 3/3/22
Dylan Taves
Private Pilot | 2/13/22
Kalin Lachowitzer
Private Pilot | 2/12/22
Benson Boulger
Private Pilot | 2/5/22
Caleb Hamilton
First Solo | 2/4/22
Ian Lilleby
First Solo | 1/29/22
Jacob Jenkins
Private Pilot | 1/19/22
Nathaniel Clifton
First Solo | 1/12/22
Mitchell Carlson
Commercial Pilot | 1/2/22
Daniel Hinkle
First Solo | 11/30/21
Khalid Qasim
Private Pilot | 11/29/21
Nic Prothero
First Solo | 11/25/21
Farhan Muqadim
First Solo | 11/8/21
Kylee Aberle
Private Pilot | 11/6/21
Jayden Ouart
Private Pilot | 11/4/21
Jared Heller
Private Pilot | 11/4/21
George Stephenson
Private Pilot | 11/4/21
Elli Syvertson
Private Pilot | 11/3/21
Ahmed Qasim
First Solo | 10/29/21
Peder LaBerge
Commercial Pilot | 10/8/21
Hunter Wachenheim
First Solo | 10/4/21
Tyler Pederson
First Solo | 10/1/21
Emma Modin
Instrument Rating | 9/29/21
Nick Syverson
CFII | 9/9/21
George Stephenson
First Solo | 9/9/21
Mitchell Carlson
Instrument Rating | 9/8/21
Izak Swift
Private Pilot | 9/8/21
Grayson Careaga
First Solo | 9/3/21
Brian Wright
First Solo | 8/31/21
Grant Hemberger
Private Pilot | 8/26/21
Ethan Raan
Private Pilot | 8/25/21
Evan Reinholz
First Solo | 8/24/21
Mikaela Hazard
Private Pilot | 8/13/21
Justin Halvorson
First Solo | 8/11/21
Noah Johnson
First Solo 8/5/21
Elli Syvertson
First Solo | 8/5/21
Quinn Nowacki
Private Pilot | 8/3/21
Kalin Lachowitzer
First Solo | 8/3/21
Dylan Taves
First Solo | 7/27/21
Ellie Wachenheim
First Solo | 7/17/21
Benson Boulger
First Solo | 7/16/21
Jared Heller
First Solo | 7/13/21
Murad Mammadov
First Solo | 7/9/21
Jayden Ouart
First Solo | 7/8/21
Zachary Douglas
Private Pilot | 7/7/21
Neil Ebeling
Private Pilot | 7/2/21
William Mickelson
Private Pilot | 7/1/21
David Goulet
Instrument Rating | 6/30/21
Jacob Kostecke
Private Pilot | 6/19/21
Chris Kraemer
Private Pilot | 6/17/21
Peder LaBerge
Instrument Rating | 6/10/21
Justin Kleckner
Private Pilot | 6/9/21
Kyle Roesler
First Solo | 6/3/21
Connor Johnson
First Solo | 6/2/21
CONTACT US
FARGO JET CENTER – FLIGHT SCHOOL
Hector International Airport (KFAR)
3802 20th Street North
Fargo, ND 58102 USA
fly@fargojet.com | +1 (701) 373-8864
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