Personalized private and commercial pilot training in a 1961 Cessna 172B, based at Brennand Airport in Neenah, WI, built around your schedule and your goals.
There's no single path to becoming a pilot. Here's how students at very different stages have made it work.
Start with a discovery flight as early as middle or high school. Many students earn their Private Pilot certificate at 17, before they graduate, building a head start for aviation-focused college programs and careers.
For parents: how it worksTraining is scheduled nights, weekends, and days around your job, not the other way around. Whether you're chasing a Commercial certificate for a career change or just want to fly for fun, the pace is set by a plan you build together with your instructor.
It's never too late to take the controls. Many retirees finally have the time to pursue flying, whether that's a bucket-list discovery flight or working steadily toward a Private Pilot certificate at a relaxed, flexible pace.
Personalized instruction, local expertise, and a genuine commitment to your success in the air.
A CFI who's passionate about improving pilot training, with expertise in both flying and the flight-training software industry.
Training tailored to your goals, schedule, and learning style, one student, one instructor, one plan.
Deep knowledge of Fox Valley airports, airspace, and the local aviation community.
Targeted ground training saves time and money in the air. From private to commercial, every hour counts.
From your first discovery flight to a commercial certificate, every program is one-on-one and built around you.
Earn your private pilot certificate with personalized, one-on-one instruction built around your schedule and goals.
Advance toward a flying career with focused commercial training from a CFI who lives in the training-software industry.
Stay current and confident with a thorough flight review tailored to the flying you actually do.
Been out of the cockpit for a while? Get back to proficiency at a pace that rebuilds your confidence.
The Fox Valley is one of the most aviation-rich regions in the world, an ideal place to learn to fly. See what training looks like from Neenah, Appleton, or Oshkosh.
Access to varied training environments
Real radio work without the congestion
A supportive network of pilots and instructors
Dan doesn't just teach flying, he works in the flight-training software industry, giving him unique insight into modern training methods and what makes pilots successful.
Combined with deep knowledge of Fox Valley airports and a focus on targeted ground training that saves time and money in the air, that means safer, more proficient pilots.
Insights, tips, and resources for pilots and aviation enthusiasts.
Big news this month: Compass and Prop now has a hangar at Brennand Airport in Neenah. Plus why starting a flight school in the Fox Valley is so hard, a clearing-turn tip, and Pilots & Pastries #3 on June 27.
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Written by Dan, everything parents need to navigate flight training costs, timelines, and how to support their child's aviation journey.
Whether you're ready to book a discovery flight or just want to talk through your goals first, we're here to help.