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A Fleet Built to Get You to the Airlines

Train on efficient, modern aircraft and a professional-grade simulator, learning both classic six-pack instruments and the glass cockpits airlines fly today. Multiple aircraft per model keep your training on schedule.

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Pipistrel Alpha Trainer on the ramp at Des Moines International
Modern, efficient primary trainer

Pipistrel Alpha Trainer

Our Pipistrel Alpha Trainers are the smart way to start. With a modern glass cockpit and remarkably low fuel burn, they make your early hours more affordable while introducing you to the same glass avionics you’ll use throughout your career.

  • Lowest operating cost in our fleet
  • Glass-cockpit familiarity from day one
  • Ideal for primary and solo work
Role
Primary / private pilot training
Avionics
Modern glass cockpit
Engine
Rotax (highly fuel efficient)
Seating
2 (side-by-side)
Fleet count
Multiple aircraft
US Flight Co Cessna 172 Skyhawk on the ramp at Des Moines International
The proven workhorse: six-pack and glass

Cessna 172 Skyhawk

The Cessna 172 is the most trusted training aircraft in the world, and we fly both traditional six-pack (analog gauge) and modern glass-cockpit variants. That means you can build classic instrument-scan fundamentals and master the glass systems airlines expect.

  • Learn both steam gauges and glass
  • Stable, forgiving platform for new pilots
  • Cross-country and checkride ready
Role
Private through commercial training
Avionics
Traditional six-pack & glass variants
Engine
Lycoming, 160-180 hp
Seating
4
Fleet count
Multiple aircraft per variant
Beechcraft Travel Air multi-engine trainer on the ramp
Our multi-engine trainer

Beechcraft Travel Air

The Travel Air is our twin, the proven Beechcraft design that grew into the Baron. Docile handling and honest single-engine characteristics make it an excellent teaching platform, and because it has a conventional critical engine, you build real-world Vmc and engine-out skills that transfer directly to the larger twins you’ll fly in your career.

  • Real critical-engine Vmc training
  • Multi-engine PIC time toward airline minimums
  • One twin for multi, commercial multi, and MEI
Role
Multi-engine rating, commercial multi & MEI
Engines
Twin Lycoming, 180 hp each
Seating
4
Rate
$395/hour
Advanced Aviation Training Device flight simulator
Professional-grade ground training

AATD Flight Simulator

Our Advanced Aviation Training Device (AATD) is a near-exact replica of our aircraft avionics. Practice emergencies safely, sharpen instrument procedures, and log time toward your ratings, all while saving significantly on aircraft rental.

  • Practice emergencies with zero risk
  • Reduce expensive aircraft hours
  • Pause, reset, and repeat any procedure
Type
FAA-approved AATD
Logs toward
20 hrs Instrument · 50 hrs Commercial
Avionics
Matches our fleet glass cockpit
Best for
Emergencies & instrument procedures
Savings
Up to $6,750 vs. aircraft rental
Modern glass cockpit avionics in a US Flight Co training aircraft
Steam Gauges & Glass

Train the Way Airlines Fly

Because our fleet spans both traditional six-pack instruments and modern glass cockpits, you graduate fluent in both worlds: the analog scan that builds rock-solid fundamentals and the glass systems you'll command at a regional or major airline.

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