Our Fleet
TWO Cessna 172′s – TWO Cessna 182′s – TWO Cessna 210′s – see rates
210 Centurion
The Cessna 210 Centurion is a six-seat, high-performance, retractable-gear single-engined aircraft built to haul a massive payload at incredible speed.
- Speed 165 KTS
- Range 850 nm.
- Payload with full fuel 1,002 lbs.
- Cost per mile $0.93
182 Skylane
The Cessna 182 Skylane is a four-seat, single-engined airplane. Its rugged airframe makes it an exceptionally well rounded aircraft.
- Speed 135 KTS
- Range 650 nm.
- Payload with full fuel 680 lbs.
- Cost per mile $0.92
172 Skyhawk
The Cessna 172 Skyhawk is a four-seat, single-engine, high-wing aircraft. Its stable, predictable and safe design make it an ideal trainer and time builder.
- Speed 110 KTS
- Range 430 nm.
- Payload with full fuel 640 lbs.
- Cost per mile $0.71
Student Pilot? Always dreamed of flying?
Getting your private pilot license is easier and less expensive than you might think. Here at Cloud 7 we have a specific program designed to help you achieve your goals. Contact us with the link below and tell us you want to be, or already are a student pilot. One of our members will contact you with the details of our student pilot program.
Recent Blog Posts
See what is happening at our Minneapolis Flying Club!
GTN 650 is here
It’s here! Our first installs of the new Garmin GTN 650 navigator have been completed in C172 N65045, and C182 N735LL. Next up is C210 N761SP, which will be completed by July 11. The rest of the fleet will be completed this summer. Current members, now is your...
June C7 fly-out: Cirrus Aircraft factory tour at Duluth International (KDLH)
Our most recent club fly-out was a trip to the Cirrus Aircraft factory at Duluth International Airport (KDLH) on Saturday, June 28.The roster included five club members, plus friends and family. In 761SP, I (Keith Tschohl) flew with wife Chandra, club member Bob...
Garmin GTN 650 Is Landing At Cloud 7 This Summer
At the Cloud 7 special meeting on May 29, the membership approved a motion to perform a fleet wide replacement of our GNS 430W navigators with Garmin’s next-generation GTN 650. The first units will be ordered in early June, with one of our C172s scheduled to upgrade...
A fresh new paint job for one of our 182′s!
N96418 received a fresh new paint job this January! Down with the old look, in with the new! Here is the story: Owning an airplane has more in common with owning a classic car than with owning a late model minivan. When a car gets to be 8-10 years old, many would...
Aviation adventures for your summer!
Hello fellow aviators. After that brutal abomination we call winter, hopefully all of us are revving our engines to go flying this summer. This month, I thought I’d share some of my photos depicting some new adventures you may wish to check off your bucket...
Twin City Cloud 7 Newsletter – March 2014
Spring is near! Go Fly! Annual Check Rides. Make sure if you have not completed your annual check ride to contact your favorite instructor. If you have not completed your ride, you will be locked out from scheduling on April 1st until your annual check ride is...Our Aircraft Are Fully IFR Equipped With Garmin GTN 650′s.
Our members value versatility, safety, and capability. This is why each of our aircraft are fully IFR equipped and contain modern avionics. Our two Cessna 182 Skylanes and two Cessna 210 Centurions are equipped with autopilots, making cross country flights a dream.
Our Facilities
We own two hangars at Flying Cloud Airport, complete with a heated maintenance hangar, and a newly renovated club room. Our club room is equipped with an ATC 610 certified instrument ground trainer; personal computer with DUATS weather briefing access, flight planning and flight simulation software; television and telephone. A perfect place for your flight briefing, planning and training.
Contact Cloud 7 For More Information
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