3/ 5 reviews
Crew & professionalism
“We booked a sunset photo flight and our Pilot, Clay, was very friendly and professional.”
Steve Forslund5★ on Google
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charter classes flown: Turboprop.
Thunderbird Aviation LLC is a private jet charter operator based in Eden Prairie. The Bravo register tracks 1 aircraft in Thunderbird Aviation LLC's network, from FAA registry and public flight data. Operators fly under their own FAA Part 135 certificate and carry direct operational control of every flight.
In their words
Thunderbird Aviation, a leader in aviation since 1962, is a full-service provider of aviation fuels and aircraft maintenance at both Flying Cloud Airport and Crystal Airport. We are also the largest flight school in the Twin Cities and have the widest variety of aircraft for public rental.
Thunderbird offers full FBO services including aircraft maintenance, the state largest flight training fleet, aircraft fuel, on-demand charter, pilot shop, aircraft parts, new Tecnam aircraft sales and service, and preowned aircraft sales and brokerage. We are located at Minnesota’s Flying Cloud (KFCM) and Crystal (KMIC) airports.
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3/ 5 reviews
“We booked a sunset photo flight and our Pilot, Clay, was very friendly and professional.”
Steve Forslund5★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
“Mike was my flight instructor and was top notch the whole trip.”
Zach Hecksel5★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
“The line crew was super fast and efficient getting my pax on their way.”
Alan G5★ on Google
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1 aircraft tracked
Safety pedigree
Certificated for on-demand air charter under FAA Part 135, with direct operational control of every flight.
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Alan G · 7 months ago
1st time user of Thunderbird Aviation, and it was an awesome experience. The line crew was super fast and efficient getting my pax on their way. And, they were willing to get the horse watered before putting it away. The customer service team has been very helpful too. I have had multiple rental car needs that have changed, and they were very helpful getting all of that situated. I am returning there tomorrow, and look forward to seeing the whole team again.
Steve Forslund · a year ago
We had an amazing experience with Thunderbird Aviation. We booked a sunset photo flight and our Pilot, Clay, was very friendly and professional. From calling us beforehand to see if we wanted to move our flight up for optimal lighting to his explanations of everything that was happening during flight we couldn't have been happier. On top of that he is a extremely skillful pilot who made the whole flight an experience we will never forget. We will definitely be back again in the future and would highly recommend.
C · 2 years ago
I had an amazing experience with Cliff! The man knew my angles for pictures and taught me a lot for my introductory flight! He also showed me some tricks while in the air! I felt extremely safe and comfortable with Cliff and will definitely come back!
Zach Hecksel · 4 years ago
Awesome experience! My wife purchased a voucher for the "Learn to Fly" experience through Virgin Experience (you can book directly through their company too) for a birthday present and it did not disappoint! Mike was my flight instructor and was top notch the whole trip. Not even thinking about it, we flew near my place of employment and altered our route slightly to grab a picture. Everything that Mike was doing he was explaining what and why he was doing it. The 30 minutes is a fair amount of time but it goes quick when this is your first time taking the controls! Highly recommend, especially as a gift for someone interested in flying!! Flying over lake Minnetonka is a huge plus with the great scenery.
Ellen Wall · 4 years ago
Took a sunset scenic flight with pilot Mark. Amazing experience!!! 1000/10 recommend. Mark was awesome, friendly, and knowledgeable. We had a very smooth flight and the views were gorgeous.
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