North American Flight Control: Flight School in Bloomington, Minnesota

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Location: Bloomington, Minnesota
School Type: Local flight school
Training Focus: Pilot training
Google Rating: 5.0 (101 reviews)

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Hours

Monday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed

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What Students and Pilots Say

★★★★★ 1 month ago

Chris is a great instructor and takes pride in his students/passion for aviation. I had an amazing time creating friendships with my classmates; it was a very special experience that I will never forget. If you are looking to become a dispatcher this is the place to put your funds and trust in because it pays off. NAFC doesn’t just provide you with the best schooling, but the relationships you build from the class ar…
Alli Clark via Google

★★★★★ 2 months ago

Incredible experience! I attended the five-week course in person, and I could not recommend Chris and NAFC enough for anyone looking to get their dispatch certificate. My class had a wide range of backgrounds, from pilots to people like myself, with no aviation experience. Regardless of previous experience, everyone graduated and had the opportunity to interview for jobs before the course was over. Chris did an amazi…
Sam Spagnolo via Google

★★★★★ 5 months ago

This 5 week class at NAFC made me realize how efficient time can be used to learn something new. The instruction structure provided by Chris at NAFC is amazing in understanding the concepts. He gave one on one attention to every student in my class to make sure we get it right. His real world examples and long experience in aviation made the class really fun and informative. I was thrilled by the visit to the weather…
Albin Philip via Google

★★★★★ 1 month ago

Chris is a wonderful teacher. He has a lot of passion for dispatching and aviation as a whole. It definitely showed throughout 5 week course and it inspired me to learn more about the aviation world. He cares about your success and puts in a lot of hours even thought he doesn't need to. Highly recommend this school.
Anthony C via Google

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Planning Your Training Here

Planning training at a local school like North American Flight Control trades the academy's speed for flexibility and often meaningfully lower total cost. The pay-as-you-fly model keeps your money in your control, and training two to three lessons weekly around work is the proven rhythm, enough frequency to retain skills without the academy's all-in schedule. The variable to manage is momentum: local-school students who succeed book standing lesson slots, fly year-round, and treat ground study as homework rather than something that happens at the airport. Ask about aircraft scheduling depth, instructor availability on your target days, and examiner wait times in Bloomington, the three friction points that stretch part-time timelines.

What Flying in Minnesota Teaches You

Minnesota is float country second only to Alaska, ten thousand lakes and a seaplane culture to match, wrapped in winters that teach the full cold-weather craft. Delta's Minneapolis hub anchors the airline end, and the state's flying calendar swings from midsummer lake landings to January preheats without apology.

How to Evaluate North American Flight Control on Your Tour

Every school on this directory gets the same advice from us, because the fundamentals don't move. Walk the ramp and count how many aircraft are down for maintenance. Ask how many lessons a week they can actually schedule you, and how far out the booking calendar runs. Ask for first-attempt checkride pass rates and how long students wait for an examiner. And keep your money in your control: pay as you fly, or in small blocks with clear refund terms.

Then weigh the location itself. Training in Bloomington means building your early hours in Minnesota weather and airspace, and both become part of your airmanship. Our school-selection guide covers the full vetting checklist, and the financing page maps scholarships and loans that apply at schools like this one.

Common Questions About Training at North American Flight Control

How long would my training take here?

Part-time students flying two to three lessons weekly typically earn a private certificate in six to twelve months and a commercial certificate in two to three years, with pace set by your calendar and the weather. Consistency decides everything: standing lesson slots beat sporadic bursts by months.

What will it cost, and can I get help paying?

Get North American Flight Control's current rates directly; published numbers age fast in this industry. Nationally, plan on $80,000 to $120,000 from zero time to commercial certificates before instructing pay starts offsetting costs. Our financing guide maps the loans, scholarships, and airline cadet programs that apply here, and several scholarship cycles go undersubscribed every single year.

How should I arrange a visit?

Call ahead and ask for a tour on a normal training day, not a quiet one. Use the directions button above to plan the drive to Bloomington, arrive early enough to watch ramp operations, and bring the vetting checklist from this page. A school proud of its operation will show you everything; hesitation is itself an answer.

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