Jensen Aviation, Inc.

Jensen Aviation, Inc. is a flight school and contract pilot services company based in Southwest Michigan. The state licenses it as a flight school through the Michigan Department of Transportation. The company serves student pilots and certificated pilots who need training, flight reviews, and endorsements. It also serves aircraft owners who need contract pilot or ferry flight services across the Midwest and beyond.

The company provides flight instruction in a wide range of aircraft. It offers training in popular models such as Cessna, Piper, Mooney, and Grumman. It also specializes in classic tailwheel airplanes. These include Aeronca, Luscombe, Champion, Taylorcraft, Swift, Waco, and Stearman aircraft. Pilots can train in their own airplanes or in company aircraft.

Training services include general flight instruction, flight reviews, and instrument proficiency checks. The company offers recurrent training for pilots who want to maintain or improve their skills. It provides tailwheel instruction, tailwheel endorsements, and insurance checkouts. Flight reviews and instrument proficiency checks are available in single or multi engine airplanes.

The company operates a PT 17 Stearman for dual tailwheel instruction. The hourly rate for instruction in this aircraft is $380. Tailwheel training and insurance checkouts can also take place in the customer's own tailwheel aircraft. This lets pilots learn or get checked out in the airplane they own or plan to fly.

Pilots who want to improve their skills can get help with many tasks. The instruction covers areas such as radio communication with air traffic control, flying in actual instrument conditions, and crosswind landings. The goal is to build pilot confidence and improve safety in all phases of flight.

Contract pilot and ferry flight services are available throughout the Midwest and other areas. Aircraft owners and operators can contact the company to discuss their needs and request a quote. The company works by appointment only. Prospective students must complete a flight training application and a release form before beginning any instruction.

Services

• Flight instruction
• Flight reviews
• Instrument proficiency checks
• Recurrent training
• Tailwheel instruction
• Tailwheel endorsements
• Insurance checkouts
• Contract pilot services
• Ferry flight services