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 $0.95
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 $0.94
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 $0.73
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!
Pushing the envelope
In December 2014, we installed a new Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) on both of our 182Qs. The “Fresh Pick” STC from Trolltune increased the maximum gross takeoff weight (MGTOW) from 2950 to 3100 pounds, with no added parts and no modifications to the...
Inner beauty
N96418, our 1978 Cessna 182Q, is a fantastic airplane. A Horton STOL kit gives it great short field performance, and long range tanks make it a cross country champ. Its engine, though several years since its last overhaul, has maintained the compressions of a young...
FAA / MAC Pilot Meetings – October 7 and 18
It’s been a while since the MAC and FCM Tower have held a runway safety and noise abatement meeting, but two are coming up in October — see below. Pilots who operate aircraft at Flying Cloud Airport (FCM) are invited to participate in upcoming pilot...
11th Annual Flying Cloud Air Tour – Saturday, September 20
Cloud 7 members and friends, here’s an opportunity you don’t want to miss: Ben McQuillan’s 11th Annual Flying Cloud Air Tour, scheduled for Saturday, September 20, 2014. This will be a fun, 200 mile VFR trip to Springfield and Granite Falls,...
GTN 650 is here! (Updated)
It’s here! Our first installs of the new Garmin GTN 650 navigator have been completed in C172 N65045, C182 N735LL, and C210 N761SP. Next up is C172 N54589, which will be completed by July 24. The rest of the fleet will be completed in August. Current members,...
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, Keith Tschohl flew with wife Chandra, club member Bob Barker,...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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