AV8 Flight School

08/21/2026

Join us for the 6th Annual AV8 Helicopter Expo, tomorrow Saturday August 22. Stop by from 9am-4pm, learn about the aircraft and talk about all things non-fixed wing! This is a free event and open to the public. https://www.av8flight.com/helicopter-expo-saturday-august-22-2026/

08/14/2026

UPDATE: Due to weather, this event has been moved to Sunday, August 16. Check official sources for the most current information. Get ready for the Wings Over Alexandria Air Show, Saturday August 15, and stop by the Prairie Air booth to say hello!

Join us at Wings Over Alexandria Air Show! Get ready for the Wings Over Alexandria Air Show, and stop by the Prairie Air booth to say hello! Saturday, August 15 11:30 AM–3 PM Alexandria Regional Airport (KAXN) Visit AV8 Flight School and Prairie Air at the Wings Over Alexandria

08/05/2026

Join us at Lake Elmo on August 9 for a Pancake Breakfast, 8am-11:30am. Hope to see you there!

Join us at Lake Elmo on August 9 for a Pancake Breakfast! EAA Speed Holman Chapter 54 is hosting a Pancake Breakfast at Lake Elmo Airport on August 9, 2026. Sunday, August 9, 2026 8:00 AM–11:30 AM Lake Elmo Airport Stop by for a morning with aviators and a delicious breakfast: Pancakes,

08/04/2026

Join us at the 2nd Annual Pistons & Props Breakfast Litchfield August 8!

Join us at the 2nd Annual Pistons & Props Breakfast Litchfield August 8! The Lions are providing a French Toast Breakfast at the Litchfield Municipal Airport KLJF on August 8. Saturday, August 8, 2026 8 AM–2 PM Litchfield Municipal Airport (KLJF), Litchfield MN Fly or drive to this fabulous French...

07/29/2026

AV8 Flight School's Upcoming Annual Helicopter Expo was recently featured in an Eden Prairie Lifestyle magazine issue, August 2026

AV8 Flight Helicopter Expo Featured Eden Prairie Lifestyle Magazine AV8 Flight School was recently featured in an Eden Prairie Lifestyle magazine issue, August 2026 Check out the link below for the full article. AV8 Flight School is excited to share a recent article in Eden Prairie Lifestyle magazin...

07/24/2026

AV8 Questions, Interviews with Aviators, features Kevin Redden!

Kevin and his wife Kelsie at Stingray City, Grand Cayman Cayman Islands 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

07/16/2026

Yes, you can now fund your flight school training with a 529 plan! There are criteria to meet and points to consider. Learn more here!

Can You Use a 529 Plan to Fund Flight School? Using a 529 Savings Plan is now an option for flight school students; however, there are a few qualifying criteria. We present those here in detail. Questions? Ask us, or share this article with your 529 plan or tax advisor. Planning ahead

07/15/2026

Join us at AirVenture 2026 in Oshkosh July 20-26!

Join us at AirVenture 2026 in Oshkosh! Drawing huge crowds and thousands of planes each year, the EAA AirVenture annual aviation event in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, thrills with with air shows, aircraft displays, and plenty of family activities. July 20-26, Monday through Sunday Daily events, features and....

07/08/2026

"Life goal complete. Took my parents on a flight on a jet."

Life goal complete. Took my parents on a flight on a jet. This was Nick's message as he sent along these two photos and shared this incredible moment with us! Nick has worked for AV8 Flight School since 2018, first as a flight instructor, then as

07/07/2026

Join us at the Duluth Air Show: Saturday July 11 & Sunday July 12!