
Thunderbird Aviation INC
Eden Prairie, Minnesota · Flying Cloud Airport (KFCM)
- Private pilot licence (PPL)
- Commercial pilot licence (CPL)
- Instrument rating
- Multi-engine rating
- +1 more
Typically 73% of daylight hours flyable over the year
Eden Prairie, Minnesota, United States· Flying Cloud Airport (FCM/KFCM)(KFCM)
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Inflight Pilot Training is a flight school at Flying Cloud Airport (FCM/KFCM) (KFCM) in Eden Prairie, United States. It offers training for Private pilot licence (PPL), Instrument rating, Commercial pilot licence (CPL), Multi-engine rating, Flight instructor, and Type ratings. Its published PPL package ($21,500) is about 59% above the typical price in the United States ($13,500). At Flying Cloud Airport (FCM/KFCM), 73% of daylight hours have weather suitable for training flights. The best months are June, July, and August; December is the most difficult. There are 11 other flight schools within 31 miles.
| Course or item | Price |
|---|---|
| Private Pilot License course | $21,450 |
| Instrument Rating course | $10,800 |
| Commercial Pilot License course | $9,650 |
| Flight Instructor (CFI) course | $7,650 |
| Pro Pilot Program (complete) program | $65,000 – $75,000 |
Prices last checked September 2026. Always confirm the current price with the school.
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Share of daylight hours each month with weather suitable for training flights (cloud base at least 3,000 ft, visibility at least 5 statute miles / 8 km, wind no more than 20 knots, no thunderstorms, freezing conditions or snow).
From weather reports at Minneapolis - Flying Cloud (0 miles from the airfield), 2016–2025.

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