Ackerman Aviation provides a range of aviation related services in central Iowa including flight training, ground instruction, aircraft ferrying and more. I'm an experienced pilot and flight instructor who is active in the Iowa aviation community with connections around the area. If I can't help you meet your goals, I can help you find someone who can.

I'm qualified to provide a full range flight and ground training services including initial, recurrent (flight review and IPC), advanced (commercial/tailwheel/multi/complex/high performance), and instrument. So whether you're looking to learn to fly or improve your current skills, I can help. I have access to rental aircraft for training and I can do training in private aircraft as well.

Learn to Fly

Learning to fly is a lot of fun. While it does take some dedication, there is nothing quite like the feeling you'll get after the first time you fly a plane by yourself. It's a major accomplishment that less than 1 percent of the country has experienced. Click here to learn more.

Flight Review or Instrument Proficiency Check

Already have your license and looking to renew your flying privileges? I can provide flight reviews or instrument proficiency checks. Contact me for more information.

Instrument rating

Want to add an instrument rating to your pilot certificate? I'm an instrument instructor with experience with instrument flying in both single and twin engine planes. If you want more information about instrument training with me, please contact me.

Advanced training

Looking for other training: multi-engine, complex, high performance, tailwheel? Need training on new avionics, G1000, or other glass cockpits? I'm able to provide any of that, please contact me.