Eden Prairie, Minnesota, United States· Flying Cloud Airport(KFCM)
✓ Approved by FAA· Approval TBDS360I
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Thunderbird Aviation INC is a flight school at Flying Cloud Airport (KFCM) in Eden Prairie, United States. It offers training for Private pilot licence (PPL), Instrument rating, Commercial pilot licence (CPL), Flight instructor, and Multi-engine rating. At Flying Cloud Airport, 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 10 other flight schools within 31 miles.
| Course or item | Price |
|---|---|
| Ground School Course course Includes: 7-week ground school | $515 |
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.
Eden Prairie, Minnesota · Flying Cloud Airport (KFCM)
Typically 73% of daylight hours flyable over the year
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Typically 73% of daylight hours flyable over the year
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Typically 73% of daylight hours flyable over the year
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Typically 73% of daylight hours flyable over the year
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Typically 73% of daylight hours flyable over the year
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Typically 74% of daylight hours flyable over the year