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Barnstormers, Inc

Barnstormers Aviation is a flight school in Bemidji, Minnesota, founded in 2018 with the mission of making flight training accessible. The school offers sport, recreational, private, instrument, commercial, and float ratings, CFI and CFII certification, and endorsements like tailwheel, spin training, and high performance in its own aircraft or the student's own plane.

PPL from
$60
Fleet
2aircraft
VFR days
~225/yr
Est.
2018

Programs & Services

Training

Sport Pilot

Light sport aircraft training program for flying LSA aircraft under sport pilot privileges with a streamlined path to the skies.

Private Pilot

Private pilot certificate program from zero experience through checkride, including ground school and flight training.

Instrument Rating

IFR training covering precision and non-precision approaches, holds, cross-country flight planning, and partial-panel work.

Commercial Pilot

Commercial certificate training including complex and high-performance aircraft time, maneuvers, and cross-country requirements.

CFI

Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) training covering fundamentals of instruction, lesson planning, and flight teaching techniques for single-engine aircraft.

CFII

Certified Flight Instructor - Instrument (CFII) rating preparation for teaching instrument students, including advanced IFR procedures and instructional techniques.

Endorsements

Tailwheel

Conventional gear endorsement covering ground handling, crosswind technique, and three-point and wheel landings.

Spin Training

Spin entry recognition, developed spin characteristics, and recovery techniques with emphasis on awareness and prevention.

High Performance

Ground and flight training endorsement for aircraft with engines producing more than 200 horsepower.

Rental

Aircraft Rental

Rent aircraft for solo flights after completing a checkout with one of our instructors. Wet and dry rates available.

Other Services

Cockpit Companion Course

Non-pilot companion training covering basic aircraft controls, radio communication, and emergency procedures for passengers who fly regularly.

Career Pathway

The path to the airlines — highlighted steps are available here

PPL
IR
CPL
CFI
CFII
ME
MEI
ATP
Private Pilot
Instrument Rating
Commercial Pilot
Flight Instructor
Instrument Instructor
Multi-Engine
Multi-Engine Instructor
Airline Transport Pilot

Pricing

as of Jul 2026
Private Pilot License2-3 months
$approximately $12,000 total
Aircraft rental
$130 to $289/hour
Flight instructor
$60/hour

Fleet

C

172

Cessna

Cessna 172

C

150

Cessna

Cessna 150

Team

1 member
DC
Dawn Cook

Nearby in MN

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