AV8 Flight School

05/21/2026

Considering switching flight schools? Give your school a chance to PROVE their worth! Here's an easy, memorable checklist.

Considering Switching Flight Schools? Give Your School a Chance to PROVE Their Worth Your flight training journey is one of the most exhilarating—and demanding—investments you'll ever make in yourself. Don't let a mismatched school clip your wings. "Want me to stay? PROVE it!" Challenge your cur...

05/19/2026

Tailwheel Endorsement with AV8: Fun, skill, and flight review all rolled into one, with potential cost savings.

Tailwheel Endorsement with AV8 Fun, skill, and flight review all rolled into one, with potential cost savings. The Tailwheel Endorsement isn’t just another box to check, it just may be the most fun you can have in an airplane! This endorsement gives you the skills to operate classic tailwheel airc...

05/13/2026

Join us May 17 2026 at the CAP Fly-In, Owatonna (KOWA)! Owatonna Civil Air Patrol will host the Fly-In Drive-In French Toast Breakfast Fundraiser at Owatonna Degner Regional Airport (KOWA) this upcoming weekend.

Join us May 17 2026 at the CAP Fly-In, Owatonna (KOWA) Owatonna Civil Air Patrol will host the Fly-In Drive-In French Toast Breakfast Fundraiser at Owatonna Degner Regional Airport (KOWA) this upcoming weekend: Sunday, May 17, 2026 7:00 AM– Noon Owatonna Degner Regional Airport, (KOWA) Owatonna, M...

05/11/2026

Join us at The Great Minnesota Aviation Gathering 2026 in Buffalo (KCFE) this Friday and Saturday, May 15 & 16

Join us at The Great Minnesota Aviation Gathering 2026 in Buffalo (KCFE) The Minnesota Pilots Association is hosting GMAG 2026 at Buffalo Municipal Airport, Friday May 15 & Saturday May 16. Friday and Saturday, May 15 and 16, 2026 8:30AM - 5:00PM Buffalo Municipal Airport (KCFE), Buffalo, MN Join us...

05/07/2026

AV8 Questions: Interviews with Aviators, check out this latest interview, with Maddie Erickson, Flight Instructor

Maddie Erickson, AV8 Flight School Instructor. AV8 Questions: Interviews with Aviators Welcome back to our series, AV8 Questions: Interviews with Aviators! The path into aviation and becoming a pilot can be straightforward, or not! We're curious about how our fellow pilots became interested in

05/05/2026

Join us this weekend at Fleming Field (KSGS) in South St. Paul for Wing Fling 2026 hosted by Civil Air Patrol Minnesota Wing Saturday May 9!

Join us at Wing Fling 2026 at Fleming Field (KSGS)! Civil Air Patrol Minnesota Wing is hosting the Wing Fling 2026 at Fleming Field (KSGS) in South Saint Paul MN. Saturday, May 9 10:00 AM–2:30 PM Fleming Field (KSGS), South St. Paul Stop by and see us for a day packed with

04/28/2026

Many thanks to everyone who attended and joined us at the 4th Annual Wheels, Tracks & Wings event at Elbow Lake Airport (Y63) this past Saturday, April 25! https://www.av8flight.com/elbow-lake-wheels-tracks-wings-2026/

04/24/2026

AV8 Flight School Receives 2026 AOPA Distinguished Flight School Award

AV8 Flight School Receives 2026 AOPA Distinguished Flight School Award The team at AV8 Flight School is thrilled to announce that once again we are honored to receive the AOPA Distinguished Flight School Award for the Western Region, acknowledging our continued commitment to excellence in pilot trai...

04/13/2026

Evaluate pilot training programs with confidence: Easily score and compare with this free download.

Flight School Cost vs. Value: It’s Choice, at the Right Price Flight schools love the word “value.” Some flaunt low instruction prices, others a shiny fleet, and still others ultra-condensed timelines. But real value isn’t their slogan, or even their price, it’s your choice. Knowing what m...

03/18/2026

The Ultimate Guide: How to Choose a Flight School

Choosing a flight school isn’t just about airplanes, checkrides, or cost—it’s about finding a place where the culture fits; the training is top-notch, and the entire team truly wants to see you succeed. The right flight school is comprised of a team that helps you become the kind of pilot