08/13/2026
From your first flight to a professional flying career, Lake Elmo Aero has training for every step. ✈️
Here’s a look at the certifications, ratings, and training we offer:
🛩️ Private Pilot Certificate
Your first major step. Fly single-engine aircraft, carry passengers, and travel for fun or business. Through Part 141 training, you can qualify with as few as 35 flight hours. You can solo at 16 and earn your certificate at 17.
🌥️ Instrument Rating
Learn to fly by instruments and operate in clouds, low visibility, and other conditions where you can’t rely on eyesight alone. Training covers IFR procedures, approaches, and instrument flying.
💼 Commercial Pilot Certificate
Turn flying into a career. A Commercial certificate allows you to fly for compensation or hire. Part 141 students can qualify with 190 total flight hours compared to 250 under Part 61.
✈️ Multi-Engine Add-On
Qualifies you to fly aircraft with more than one engine and is often paired with a Commercial certificate. An important step toward airline, charter, and corporate flying.
👨✈️ CFI — Certified Flight Instructor
Teach primary flight students while continuing to build your own flight hours, experience, and skills.
🧭 CFII — Certified Flight Instructor, Instrument
Become qualified to teach instrument flying to other pilots.
🛫 MEI — Multi-Engine Instructor
Qualifies you to instruct pilots in multi-engine aircraft and adds another valuable credential for career-focused pilots.
Already certified? We also offer Flight Reviews, Complex Aircraft Training, and High Performance Training to help you stay current and continue building your skills.
Whatever your aviation goals look like, there’s a next step at Lake Elmo Aero.
