“A journey of a thousand miles starts with one step.”— Laozi, (Taoist philosopher, China, 4th Century B.C.)
Welcome to TakeWING — The First Step of Your Journey Begins Here

Flying is a sport, a hobby, and for some a career — nowhere else will you find so many people from different walks of life enjoying the same activity for pleasure or for business.
Whether you are just now considering learning to fly and don’t know how or where how to begin, or you are already a pilot, you’ve come to the right place.
Why Choose TakeWING?
TakeWING has been voted the #1 flight school for sport and private pilot training in the Southern Willamette Valley for five years in a row! Flying is more than just manipulating the controls of an airplane. We believe when you learn to fly you embark on a journey with many twists, turns, personal challenges, and achievements. Along the way you learn the art and craft of flying. As a Cessna Pilot Center, we use state-of-the-art training materials such as Cessna’s Computer Based instruction to improve your learning and retention.
An Aviation Club — What Do I Get For My TakeWING Membership?
Excellent question!
A son told an elderly mother she was paying $200 extra for her car from a dealership — She said, “I know that, dummy, but when I have a problem the dealership owner comes by to make it right.” The $200 was not for the car, it was for the care.

Our job is to provide not just a service but also a spiritual infusion of warmth and hospitality in a culture of trust for both our members and employees.
TakeWING is a diverse group of aviation minded people (plus a few dogs and cats). As your aviation club, we become your connection to the sky, to your fellow aviators, and to valuable services and resources.
To Find Out More About TakeWING Select a Link Below
- Pilot Training
- 24/7 Aircraft and Instructor Scheduling System
- On-line Pilot Gift Shop — New & Used
- Career Pathways
- Aviation Club Membership
- Aircraft Maintenance and Management
- Gift Certificates
- On-line Pilot Resource Center
- FAA Testing
- About Us
TakeWING operates from the Creswell Hobby Field Airport (77S)
Located just 11 miles south of Eugene/Springfield Oregon on I-5.
DEREK STONE on his First Solo Flight


