Flight Training for Oshkosh, Wisconsin
There are a lot of places you could learn to fly. The Oshkosh area is one of the few where aviation isn’t just something that happens at the airport, it’s part of the community’s identity. If you’re in or around Oshkosh and thinking about getting your pilot certificate, Compass and Prop Flight Training offers personalized, flexible instruction just up the road at Brennand Airport (79C) in Neenah, WI, an easy drive from anywhere in the Oshkosh area.
Training at Brennand Airport (79C)
Brennand Airport is a friendly, low-traffic general aviation field in Neenah, the kind of airport where you can focus on flying the airplane from the very first lesson. Pattern work is efficient, the ramp is relaxed, and you’ll spend your money on learning, not on waiting in line for the runway.
Training from a quieter field doesn’t mean missing out on real-world experience. The Fox Valley puts towered airspace right next door, so controlled-airspace operations and ATC communication are built into your training as your skills develop.
And for anyone who loves aviation, this region is hard to beat, EAA AirVenture at Wittman Regional (KOSH) turns Oshkosh into the center of the aviation world every July. Training here means being part of that culture year-round.
Other Airports We Use
Depending on what we’re working on, training may also take you to:
- Wittman Regional (KOSH), Oshkosh’s Class D towered airport, great for ATC experience and multi-runway operations
- Appleton International (KATW), Another Class D towered airport for cross-airport experience
- Fond du Lac County Airport (KFLD), A quieter environment well-suited for solo practice and maneuver work
- Smaller regional airports, Cross-country training naturally takes you to airports throughout Wisconsin and beyond
What Makes Compass and Prop Flight Training Different
Instructors who teach because they love it
Compass and Prop Flight Training is a growing program with a clear standard: every instructor needs to be passionate about the craft of teaching. As the program continues to evolve, that foundation stays constant. Every CFI is here because instruction matters to them, which means more focused lessons, genuine engagement in your progress, and training that actually moves forward.
Structured training, Part 61 flexibility
Part 61 gives you flexibility in scheduling and pacing, but that doesn’t mean your training should be ad hoc. We use a structured curriculum and modern technology to track progress, plan lessons with purpose, and make sure nothing falls through the cracks. You’ll always know where you are and what’s next.
Scheduling built around your life
We work with students who have jobs, families, and full lives. Weekend-only schedules, evening ground lessons, flexible rescheduling when life happens, we build a plan that works for you and stick to it.
Training Programs
- Private Pilot License (PPL), The foundation. Learn to fly, navigate, and operate safely as pilot in command.
- Instrument Rating, with our instructor in your own IFR-equipped aircraft
- Commercial Pilot Certificate, For pilots serious about a flying career.
- Biennial Flight Review (BFR), Stay current. Stay safe.
- Refresher Training, Return to flying after a break with confidence.
All instruction is billed at $58/hour, ground and flight time, no surprises. See the full rate details →
Closer to Neenah or Appleton?
Brennand Airport is about 25 minutes from Oshkosh, and even closer to the rest of the Fox Cities. See our pages for flight training in Neenah and flight training in Appleton.
Let’s Talk
Whether you’re ready to start or just exploring your options, reach out and we’ll have an honest conversation about what flight training looks like for you. Contact Compass and Prop Flight Training →