Welcome to AV8 Flight School in Eden Prairie! If you found us via Eden Prairie Lifestyle Magazine or the Minnesota Twins Yearbook, we’re glad you’re here and hope you feel welcome to explore our services.
Air Tours
Ready to explore our beautiful Twin Cities and surrounding area? AV8 offers tours around Minneapolis and St. Paul, the Lake Minnetonka area, or further out to areas beyond the metro. Enjoy either airplane or helicopter tours, with reliability and comfort. Our expert pilots are your guides, and flights can be customized to include your choice of locations for a unique experience. Special events welcome!
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Discovery Flights
Many have a calling to fly, yet may have trouble deciding on an area of aviation, or just how to begin. We mitigate the difficulty of this decision by allowing our clients to experience all types of flying. Discovery flights are an ideal way to take your first step, engage with a helicopter or airplane pilot in a personalized introduction, and experience firsthand the magic of flight.
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Pilot Training
Through years of training pilots, we have developed a reputation of excellence in multiple sectors of the aviation industry. Whether your goal is to fly helicopters or airplanes, we make it easy by providing both types of training under one roof. We are unique in offering both Part 61 and Part 141 flight training, and we strive for excellence in every aspect of our program and presence.
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Now and always, AV8 does not require any membership fees. With our one rate pricing structure you won’t find any hidden fees or costs. We want everyone to experience the joys of aviation and all it has to offer. Contact us at 952-944-2628 or email info@av8flight.com with any questions you may have.
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Flight School & Services
See What Our Customers Say…
First Class!
This is a first class Pilot School!
Awesome flight school!
Their dedication to their students is unmatched in the book of flight schools. I always felt safe and welcome. They strive to help people become confident, great pilots. Come fly here!!!
Best Place to learn to fly!
Amazing atmosphere and full of enlightening people. They taught me a lot.
5 Stars!!
5 Star rating for this flight school.
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