Soar To New Heights

At Lakes Area Flight Instruction we are dedicated to providing high-quality, personalized flight training in a professional and supportive environment. Whether you’re just starting your aviation journey or advancing your skills, we focus on building confident, capable pilots through safe, effective instruction tailored to your goals.

If you’re interested in learning how to fly, either contact one of our flight instructors or fill out the form at the bottom of the site.

Our Services

Take the controls and experience flight for yourself with a discovery flight, your first real taste of being a pilot. With a certified flight instructor by your side, you’ll get a hands-on introduction to flying, from basic maneuvers to the incredible feeling of lifting off the runway. No experience is needed, just bring your curiosity and get ready to see the world from a whole new perspective.
Price: $100 for 30 Min. If flight training is continued the $100 will be refunded at the completion of the second flight lesson.
At Lakes Area Flight Instruction, we provide professional flight training tailored to every stage of your aviation journey. Whether you're pursuing your Private Pilot License, Instrument Rating, or Commercial Pilot certification, our programs are designed to help you succeed.
Our structured syllabus keeps your training on track, while our flexible, self-paced online ground school strengthens your knowledge and prepares you for real-world flying. With experienced instructors and a strong emphasis on safety and efficiency, you’ll receive focused, hands-on training every step of the way.
Whether you’re just getting started or advancing your skills, we’re here to help you reach your aviation goals with confidence.
We offer well-maintained aircraft rental for qualified pilots, giving you the freedom to fly on your schedule. Whether you’re building hours, taking a trip, or just enjoying time in the air, our aircraft is ready to provide a safe, reliable, and convenient flying experience.
Price: $160.00hr/Wet

Fly With Us

Meet your
Flight Instructor: Justin Wetli

My name is Justin Wetli, owner and lead CFI. I Graduated from UND with a Bachelor’s degree in Commercial aviation in 2025. My favorite part of instructing is stepping out of the plane and watching a student pilot fly on their own for the very first time. My goal is to help every pilot I fly with become the best version of themselves in the cockpit.

Meet Your Flight Instructor: Jeremy Alvarez

Hello! I’m Jeremy, a Certified Flight Instructor with Lakes Area Flight Instruction. I’ll be graduating from the University of North Dakota this summer (2026) with a degree in Commercial Aviation. Aviation has been my passion since I was five years old, and I’ve been lucky to fly everything from single- and multi-engine aircraft to tailwheel airplanes and even some aerobatics. My goal as your instructor is to help you grow into a confident, capable pilot, while making sure you genuinely enjoy every step of the journey!

The Piper PA-28-140 Cherokee 140 earned its place in aviation through reliability, safety, and simplicity. It is the perfect aircraft to learn how to fly in! Our Piper Cherokee features a dual Garmin G5, GTN 650XI, an all leather interior and a clean paint job.