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EpicSky Flight Academy offer’s a curriculum that cannot be found elsewhere. It has been formed over years of careful consideration determining what works and what, well, doesn’t. Our structured programs offer personalized pilot training with small-group and one-on-one sessions tailored to individual learning styles. Our expert instructors guide through real-world scenarios using the latest aircraft and simulators, providing the skills and competitive edge to succeed in the marketplace.

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Latest Aircraft
Single & Multi-Engine

15+ Years Experience
Hands on

Small Class Sizes
8 maximum per class

Full Motion Simulation
Real life scenarios

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Steps to begin your journey in flight

EpicSky Flight Academy is more than flight training - we are an aviation family! All your aviation needs are covered from classroom-based flight training to one-on-one instruction, from aircraft rental to even a new place to find friends! Welcome to our family and let's go flying!

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Flight School Programs

Fly your way with our tailored programs

We offer different flight school programs tailored to your goals. Our commercial program prepares you for a career in aviation while our recreational program is ideal for those who simply want to fly for fun. We even have programs for those who want to get their flight instructor and instrument ratings certificates.

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Why Us?

Personalized flight training with top instructors

Unlock your potential with personalized flight training tailored to your learning style. Learn from the best instructors, train in the best aircraft, and experience our full-motion flight simulator for the maximum competitive edge.

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Iowa’s Only Full Motion Flight Simulator

EpicSky offers Iowa's only full-motion flight simulator experience. Not only does it have the same G1000 cockpit from our fleet with the ready ability to switch to a six pack, but also offers a 240° view to provide an authentic immersive experience with the ability to replicate diverse weather conditions and flight experiences around the world to provide an authentic aircraft experience at a fraction of the cost.

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Premier Fleet

The Archer line of planes from Piper combine the perfect combination of durability, reliability, comfort, and technology. These are comfortable, powerful planes. It is truly and absolutely the IDEAL training platform.

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Dedicated Team

EpicSky’s Certified Flight Instructors are not new at this. They have decades of collective experience spanning around 10,000 hours to ensure that you are being provided only the very best of the very best instruction around.

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Ready for takeoff? Get full financing now!

Our financing options cover up to the entire cost of your training with nothing required up front and repayment plans that don’t even start until after you’ve landed your first job in aviation.

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Student Testimonials

Hear why we're the Best Flight School in the Midwest

Troy Johnson

“Wow! What a incredible experience! I had the greatest of opportunities to have a chance to fly back seat with Jason at Epicsky Flight Academy. I'm more on the nervous side and small aircrafts aren't the first to mark off my bucket list. But I found comfort with the performance of our Pilot, for Jason created a safe flying atmosphere, very little turbulence on his watch! My discovery flight with Jason was very informative and set me up for assurance that I too will be just as great of a pilot someday and hopefully soon. Thanks for making me not feel like another inconvenience tour, like some of the other flight schools.”
Ashley Myers

“As a mother of 4 deciding to make a career change I could not have picked a better flight school! They are extremely family-friendly and very accommodating! The instructors are very helpful and ensure you understand the topics and if you are struggling they are willing to have one on one lessons to help where needed. They have 2 beautiful aircraft’s with another one on the way!! If you are ready to make a change this this is the place to do it!!”
Jovan Gonzalez

“5 out of 5 stars, I’ve recently started taking my private pilot lesson and I have to say this place is a second home!! From all the instructors making it known that they want us all to succeed and become the safest pilot’s out in the sky! To them, just wanting us to succeed and become great. Really great school for anyone to go to, really recommend. I can’t wait for me and Felipe to get into the sky! So excited to see what the future holds. All thanks to the people at EpicSky!!!”
Hany Ahmed

“EpicSky is an amazing flight school for people who don’t know a thing about flying or anything about airplanes. EpicSky staff are very nice people and help you all the way till you become a professional. If you don’t know something, the instructor and helpers will help you with things you don’t understand and they’re very helpful. I’m so happy I’m going to achieve my dream in becoming a pilot.”
Rob Tomas

“Excellent flight school with instructors that deeply care about teaching students to be great pilots. The planes have awesome, modern equipment and extremely well maintained. The ground classes are personal and in-depth. I really can’t say enough good things about the culture and the instructors. Some of the nicest people that you’ll ever meet and they make it a fun place to be.”
Christopher Smith

I've really enjoyed my experience at EpicSky thus far. The staff seems to take pride in their work while providing a friendly and safe environment in which to learn to fly. They also seem to make a serious effort to obtain and use cutting edge technology to assist in the training! Definitely recommend!
Sherry Lueders

My experience with the EpicSky flight school was completely exemplary. I was on a discovery flight and the pilot, Jason, was top notch. He was professional, very knowledgable and very safe! This should be your only choice when considering a journey of such caliber. Every detail was taken in to consideration from the beautiful brand new plane to the amazing school facilities. After looking around in Des Moines for a flight school, this place has it all and at the lowest price. I am excited to go up again! Thanks to everyone at EpicSky for making me feel welcome! You are awesome!

Flight School in Des Moines, Iowa

EpicSky Flight Academy is located in the heart of Des Moines, Iowa on Fleur Drive, directly across from the Des Moines International Airport! In addition to our Des Moines location we’ve just added flight training operations in Perry, Iowa.