Private Pilot Training at Northern Flight Company

Earning your Private Pilot Certificate is more than just a license—it’s your gateway to a lifetime of freedom, challenge, and discovery. At Northern Flight Company, we treat it that way. Our Private Pilot training is designed to build a solid foundation, equipping you with the skills, confidence, and decision-making ability to fly safely and independently—whether you’re flying for fun, family, or a future career.

Training takes place in our 1970 Cessna 172K—an honest, dependable aircraft that rewards precision and builds real stick-and-rudder skill. You’ll fly from the Anoka County-Blaine Airport (Class D), giving you exposure to towered communications, airspace structure, and real-world weather scenarios—without the overwhelm of a major metro airport. It’s the perfect balance for meaningful, practical learning.

Our curriculum follows a structured path rooted in FAA Part 61 requirements but tailored to your pace and learning style. You’ll cover everything from flight controls and airspace to cross-country navigation, weather, and emergency procedures. Each lesson builds deliberately on the last, with ground instruction woven in along the way—not as an afterthought, but as an essential part of your training.

What sets Northern Flight Company apart is our commitment to individualized instruction. You won’t be passed around between instructors or rushed through a checklist. Instead, you’ll train with an instructor who knows your strengths, challenges, and goals—and who’s fully invested in helping you succeed, not just pass.

By the time you earn your certificate, you’ll be more than legal. You’ll be capable. Prepared. And proud of the work it took to get there. That’s what becoming a pilot should feel like—and that’s exactly what we aim to deliver.