“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
TakeWING is the leading Cessna Pilot Center and aviation club in Eugene, Springfield, and Lane County. If you are 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. We offer flight reviews, instrument training, and G1000 (glass panel display) training.
Choose your flight school wisely, don't be fooled by "independent" flight instructors or schools offering "best-rate" plans and block-time discounts which may sound attractive but require you to pay more for your own insurance or have part-time flight instructors who are not fully involved and committed to your training.
Choose Quality—Because your investment goes farther!
View this Cessna video to see why others learn to fly at a Cessna Pilot Center.
TakeWING is the leading Cessna Pilot Center and largest Sport Pilot training center in the Southern Willamette Valley!
Learning to fly is a life fulfilling educational investment — TakeWING helps your investment go farther because:
- Using our RedBird FMX full motion flight simulator you won't experience gaps in your training due to weather or aircraft mechanical delays. You can practice in it anytime - fly it solo or with your instructor!
- Using Cessna's web-based ground school program enhances your learning experience incorporating videos and lesson previews so you can prepared and review for each session.
- Flight instruction is One-on-One (one student / one instructor) and tailored to your schedule.
- Small is BIG—Yes, we do operate out of a smaller "non-towered" airport near Eugene. That's so we can get you in the air and learning quickly with less of your money spent in "taxi time." But don't be fooled by the small airport size, Creswell Airport is actually one of the busiest non-towered airports in Oregon. And, since we are just a short hop away from the Eugene Airport, you'll be learning to talk confidently over the radio to ATC sooner than you think!
- We teach using realistic scenario based training methods. This FAA approved method integrates skills training with aeronautical decision making and risk management training. By embedding carefully crafted, realistic events into each training session, you learn to become a safer pilot.
- Our on-line scheduling system allows you to schedule aircraft and instructors 24/7.
- We have been in business since 1994. Our VERY experienced career flight instructors will work with YOUR busy schedule.(click here for more about us)
- Your safety is always our concern. You are insured in TakeWING aircraft for rental and student pilot operations (liability and damage) and all TakeWING aircraft are maintained by FAA certified mechanics.
We believe that as you learn to fly you embark on a journey with many twists, turns, personal challenges, and achievements. Along the way you'll learn the art and craft of flying from our team of highly experienced flight instructors who are committed to understanding your unique learning style, to your safety, and to your long-term piloting experience. In short, we believe in you and we will help make your dream come true!
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To find out more about TakeWING select a link below
- Pilot Training (including Cessna Advanced Training)
- RedBird full motion flight simulator
- 24/7 Aircraft and Instructor Scheduling System
- On-line Pilot Gift Shop — New & Used
- Career Pathways
- Aviation Club Membership
- Aircraft Management
- Gift Certificates
- On-line Pilot Resource Center
- FAA Testing
- About Us
CONGRATUATIONS TO: Grace Mikolyski, Private Pilot, Casey Barkan—First Solo,
