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The Premier Flight Training Experience in the Midwest

At Lake Elmo Aero, we are committed to providing the highest quality flight training with the best aircraft and safety standards in the region. We do things differently here at Lake Elmo Aero. Show up to your flight lesson with the aircraft already ready for you. No need to worry about fueling it, cleaning it, or pulling it out of its hangar because we do it ALL for you.

Discovery Flights -
Your First Step into Aviation

If you’ve ever dreamed of flying, our Discovery Flights are the perfect way to experience the thrill of taking the controls for the first time. Fly with a Certified Flight Instructor and see what it’s like to be in the pilot’s seat! We offer several types of Discovery Flights:

Modern Aircraft & Advanced Technology

We train in Garmin-equipped Cessnas, Pipers, and Cirrus Aircraft offering students access to cutting-edge avionics that prepare them for real-world flying and adds a level of safety to the training. Our meticulously maintained fleet ensures a safe, comfortable, and reliable training experience. We have Garmin G3X Touch equipped aircraft with GFC500 autopilots along with basic, but updated, Garmin equipped aircraft catering to all price points.

Part 141 Pilot Training

Ready to start your journey to becoming a commercial pilot? Our Private, instrument, and commercial FAA Approved part 141 programs are designed to get you ready for a career in aviation.

Cirrus Training Center

Lake Elmo Aero is a Cirrus Training Center offering rental and instruction in a G6 and G3 Cirrus SR20. We have several Training Center Instructors on staff as well as 2 CSIP’s to help with any Cirrus training needs. We can accommodate Cirrus Embark training requests as well.

Advanced Ratings & Certifications

Looking to take your skills to the next level? On top of our part 141/61 programs, we offer the Commercial Multi Engine Rating, Multi Engine Instructor (MEI), Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) Certified Flight Instructor Instrument (CFII), complex endorsement, high performance endorsement, and tailwheel endorsement.

Start Your Aviation Journey Today!

Whether you’re flying for fun or pursuing a career in aviation, Lake Elmo Aero is here to guide you every step of the way. Contact us today to schedule your first lesson or discovery flight!
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Liability Release

I, (PARTICIPANT MENTIONED ABOVE) voluntarily desire to take an airplane (collectively, “Aircraft”) ride, pilot an Aircraft, rent an Aircraft, and/or train to pilot an Aircraft (collectively, the “Activity”), as well as to participate in the associated activities including, but not limited to, boarding, deplaning and/or walking on the runway and/or around the Aircraft, etc. (the “Associated Activities”), with LAKE ELMO AERO, LLC (collectively, the “Company”). Such activities may result in bodily injury, death, and property damage. I understand and acknowledge that engaging in any of the above activities are purely voluntary and I have made the decision to participate of my own free will. I also understand and acknowledge that, but for my voluntary execution of this Release of Liability (“Release”), the Company would not allow me to be in or otherwise near any Aircraft or participate in any Activity or the Associated Activities.

1. RELEASE AND COVENANT NOT TO SUE. I, on behalf of myself, my heirs, successors, assigns, agents, trusts, beneficiaries, executors, administrators, guardians, and legal representatives (individually or in any group; collectively, “Releasor”), hereby exempt, release, acquit, forever discharge, and hold harmless the Company, their respective officers, directors, members, administrators, trusts, managers, agents, representatives, servants, employees, successors, and/or assigns (individually or in any group, “Affiliates” and collectively with the Company, the “Releasees”), whether acting on behalf of the Company, or individually, from any and all liability, claims, losses, payments, harm, damages, costs, demands, claims and expenses of every nature whatsoever (collectively, “Damages”), whether in contract or in tort or under any other legal theory, arising out of my participation in the Activity and/or any Associated Activities. Releasor further agrees not to make any claim against, sue, or attach the property of anyone or more Releasees for any bodily injury, death, loss, or damage to personal property, or other damages, including those resulting in whole or in part from the negligence of the Releasees or other acts or omissions of the Releasees resulting from my participation in any Activity and/or Associated Activities.

2. ASSUMPTION OF RISK. I am not required to participate in the Activity or any Associated Activities. I freely and voluntarily choose to assume all of the risks inherent in the Activity and the Associated Activities, including, but not limited to, risks of negligent conduct of others, equipment or aircraft malfunction, improper or negligent operation of Aircraft, including those risks resulting in whole or in part from the Releasees’ own negligence or unintentional acts, but excluding gross negligence or willful misconduct.

3. INDEMNITY AGAINST CLAIMS. Releasor agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Releasees against any and all losses, judgments, or damages, arising out of any claims, demands actions, causes of action, and/or proceedings of every nature whatsoever (collectively, “Claims”), including but not limited to attorney and legal fees at trial and appellate levels, which may be presented or initiated by any person or entity, arising out of my participation in any activity and/or Associated Activities, and/or concerning the enforcement of or legal challenge to this Release.

4. LEGAL. This Release is governed under Minnesota law, without regard to conflict of law principles. The exclusive venue for any action arising hereunder shall be in the state and federal courts located in Washington County, Minnesota, and the parties hereby consent to the jurisdiction of such courts. In any action relating to this Release, Releasor hereby WAIVES ANY RIGHT TO A JURY TRIAL.