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We're a flight organization based in Big Rapids, Michigan
School Type:   Part 61.  

Training Area:   Local.  



Instruction Materials:    ASA, Sportys, King, FAA, Jeppesen and Custom.  

Syllabus:    Jeppesen and Custom.  



Category:    Airplane (Fixed Wing).  

Certificates:    Recreational, Private, Commercial and CFI.  

Ratings:    VFR, IFR, Commercial and CFI.  

Class:   Single Engine Land.  

Engines:   Single.  

Recurrent Training:    Flight Review, Instrument Proficiency Check, Aircraft Checkouts and Insurance Checkouts.  

Training Orientation:    Business (Private) and Recreation (all non-commercial flight).  

Type of Curriculum:    Ground School, Self-Paced and Accelerated (full days, intense).  



Type of Rental:    Licensed Pilots and Students only.  

Type of Airplanes Available:   1965 C-172F & 1978 PA-28-181  

Aircraft Rental Rates:   C-172 $105.00/hr wet, PA-28 $95.00/hr wet (member only)  



Training Facilities:    Dedicated Classroom, Lounge, Dedicated Study Area, Flight Planning Area, Lending Library (books, videos, software), Pilot Ready Room and Snack Room.  

Airport Facilities:    Weather computer terminal and Pilot Shop.  

Airport Locations (codes):   KRQB  



Financial Assistance:    On-site (vendor financing) and Third Party (bank, etc).  



Professional Affiliations:   AOPA.  

Total Instructors:   2  



Weather:   Seasonal variations (weather flying, snow, etc)  

School Description
Very capapble, dedicated, enthusiastic, young personnel. Equipment is very well-equipped and maintained. Very picturesque' area. Much to see while you are learning to fly.

Staff Qualification
Scott Romain is graduate of Northwestern Michigan College aviation program. He has commercial, instrument, SEL, MEL and CFI ratings. Aaron Burkhard is a competent graduate of Eastern Michigan University. He has commercial, instrument, SEL, MEL, CFI and CFII. Our staff is helpful, courteous, eagar to help and to teach.


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