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Mountain View, AR · 7M2

Classic aircraft.
Modern training.

One-on-one flight training at a quiet Ozark airfield. Come in, stay with us, train with us and leave with the rating.

No experience needed. A Discovery Flight is one flight, one instructor — nothing to commit to.

CLEARED FOR TAKEOFF ▾

A white high-wing training airplane parked in the open doorway of a hangar on a sunny day A high-wing trainer at the hangar door

The numbers we fly by.

You’ll learn to fly by your instruments. These are ours.

4,502 ft
Paved runway
7M2
Home field
100LL
Fuel on the field
1-on-1
Instruction

Take a Discovery Flight

A real first lesson, not a sightseeing ride: you take the controls, with a Certified Flight Instructor beside you the whole time.

You’ll fly with a person, not a company.

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Discovery Flight · 7M2 $149
  1. :01Before you fly — Meet your instructor and walk around the airplane together.
  2. :02In the air — You take the controls over the Ozarks.
  3. :03Back on the ramp — A relaxed debrief and your questions answered.
No experience needed

Fly with confidence.

Ozark Aero is built around more than renting airplanes and logging hours. Classic aircraft, experienced instructors and training shaped to your goals, at a quiet Ozark airfield.

Safe flying first

Classic, well-maintained training aircraft and a focus on safe flying, quality instruction and fair pricing.

One-on-one, built around you

Every student gets one-on-one attention and training built around their own goals — not a one-size-fits-all academy program.

Experienced instructors

Experienced instructors paired with modern training methods, from your first lesson through CFI and CFII.

A real aviation community

Fuel on the field, loaner vehicles when you need one, and help with transient housing if you are flying in to train.

More about Ozark Aero →

Every rating is a higher altitude.

Start with a Discovery Flight. Every rating after it is flown from the one before — the same field, a higher floor each time.

  1. 01 · Private PilotStart here Private Pilot License Most students start here
  2. 02 · Instrument Rating Instrument Rating (IFR) All-weather precision
  3. 03 · Commercial Commercial Pilot License (CPL) Fly for a career
  4. 04 · CFI / CFII Flight Instructor (CFI/CFII) Teach what you fly
  5. 05 · Reviews & IPCs Flight Reviews, IPCs & Endorsements Sharpen the fundamentals

Classic aircraft, well maintained

Ozark Aero trains in classic, affordable training aircraft — the same airplanes available for rental once you’re rated.

  • Classic, affordable training aircraft
  • Aircraft rental and proficiency training
  • Self-service 100LL fuel on the field
  • 4,502-ft paved runway at 7M2
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7M2 · Mountain View AirportRWY 4,502 FT · 100LL SELF-SERVE

It adds up one hour at a time.

A Discovery Flight is $149; training beyond that is quoted for your goals, and how often you fly is the biggest cost factor.

Discovery Flight no-commitment intro $149
Training paced around your goals Quoted
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See the full pricing breakdown →

Common first questions

The questions every first-time student asks before they book.

01 Do I need any previous experience to start?

No. Most students start with no flying experience at all. Your first lesson is a $149 Discovery Flight, and your instructor walks you through everything from the preflight on.

02 What is a Discovery Flight?

A Discovery Flight is your first real flight lesson. You take the controls with a Certified Flight Instructor beside you the whole time, it costs $149, and there is nothing to commit to afterwards.

03 Is it safe?

Yes — safe flying is the first thing Ozark Aero teaches. You fly classic, well-maintained training aircraft with dual controls, and your instructor can take over at any moment.

04 How much does it cost to earn a Private Pilot License?

Ozark Aero quotes it for your goals rather than printing one number, because how often you fly is the biggest cost factor. Start with a $149 Discovery Flight, or call 254-316-0950 for current rates and an estimate.

05 How do I get started?

Call 254-316-0950 or send us a message, and we’ll talk through your goals. Most people start with a $149 Discovery Flight.

Everything else is on the full FAQ page →

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Ready for your first flight?

Book a Discovery Flight, or call first — Ed answers, and five minutes is usually enough to know.

Take the seat

$149 · it counts in your logbook

Get My Flight Plan Book a first flight — $149

or call 254-316-0950

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