Vertical Vision Flight Academy
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Contact information
Trainings
- Private Pilot License (PPL)
- Instrument Rating (IR)
- Commercial Pilot License (CPL)
- Certified Flight Instructor (CFI)
- Certified Flight Instructor Instrument (CFII)
- Multi-Engine Instructor (MEI)
- Ground classes
- High-performance endorsement
- Complex endorsement
Fleet
- Piper PA-28-181 Archer III P28ALight
- Piper PA-44-180 Seminole PA44Light
- Tecnam P-Mentor SIRALight
- Tecnam P2010 TWENLight
Aircraft types
- Single-engine
- Multi-engine
- Glass cockpit
- Full-motion simulator
Brief description Vertical Vision Flight Academy
Vertical Vision Flight Academy is a flight school based at Des Moines International Airport (KDSM) in Des Moines, Iowa. The academy offers structured pilot training from Private Pilot to CFI, including instrument, commercial, multi-engine, and instructor ratings.
Students train in Piper Archer and Piper Seminole aircraft, with glass-cockpit avionics and a full-motion simulator supporting ground and flight instruction. The school also lists financing options, ground classes, and discovery flights.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Vertical Vision Flight Academy located?
Vertical Vision Flight Academy is located at 6214 SW 28th St, Des Moines, IA 50321, in Des Moines, Iowa, USA. The school operates at Des Moines International Airport (KDSM), giving students experience in a controlled-airspace, real-world airport environment. It also mentions training access at Perry Municipal Airport on its training programs page.
What licenses and training programs does Vertical Vision Flight Academy offer?
Vertical Vision Flight Academy offers Private Pilot License (PPL), Instrument Rating (IR), Commercial Pilot License (CPL), Certified Flight Instructor (CFI), Certified Flight Instructor Instrument (CFII), Multi-Engine Instructor (MEI), ground classes, high-performance endorsement, and complex endorsement. The school also provides discovery flights and structured instructor training. It does not list radio communication training as a separate program.
How much does flight training at Vertical Vision Flight Academy cost?
Published pricing is limited, but Vertical Vision Flight Academy says a discovery flight costs $150 plus tax. The school also says private pilot training can be as little as about $16,000, with most students spending closer to $19,000, and airline-track training often totaling around $84,000 to $87,000. It also offers financing through Stratus Financial and other lenders, plus 529 plan eligibility.
What aircraft does Vertical Vision Flight Academy use for training?
Vertical Vision Flight Academy lists Piper Archer, Piper Seminole, Tecnam P-Mentor, and Tecnam P2010 aircraft. Its site also mentions glass-cockpit avionics and a full-motion simulator to support ground and flight training. The fleet includes both single-engine and multi-engine aircraft.
Does Vertical Vision Flight Academy offer financing?
Yes. The school says it partners with Stratus Financial and other lenders to offer flight training loans. It also states that it accepts 529 college savings plan distributions and offers additional funding paths such as scholarships and local bank loans.
In which languages is training available at Vertical Vision Flight Academy?
Training is listed in English. No other training languages are specified in the available information.
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