Learn to fly with us!
Making Aviators in Western Wisconsin and the Twin Cities Since 1961.
Flight Training
Private Pilot
$60/ hr
Earn your Private Pilot license on your schedule to fly single-engine aircraft day or night, in fair weather.
Instrument Rating
$65/ hr
With your instrument rating, fly safely and confidently through any weather at any altitude.
Commercial Rating
$65/ hr
Earn your Commercial Pilot license to turn your passion into a profession and fly single-engine aircraft for hire.
John Clough
Chief Instructor
John is a CFI, CFII and MEI with significant experience in pilot training and aviation safety.
Cody Bollinger
Flight School Liaison
Cody is from Eau Claire and grew up around the airport as his dad was a pilot. He has two small children and a wonderful wife that he loves to spend my free time with. He enjoys hockey, hunting, fishing, or anything outdoors.
Bill McNierney
CFI
Bill is working as a corporate pilot and part-time flight instructor after having spent the previous 20 years working on aircraft, IT systems, and being an industrial hygienist.
Ted Gibson
CFI
Ted is an avid fisher and hunter. He likes watching students progress through their training and getting them across the finish line to their check ride.
Hersh Panjabi
CFI-CFII-MEI-AGI-IGI
Hersh is a flight instructor and a dog dad. He is passionate about teaching and all things aviation.
Derek Hyland
CFI-CFII / ASEL-AMEL-IFR-Comm
Derek always dreamed of flying and finally got his chance. He loves to travel, see historic places, and spend his free time with family and friends as well as motorcycles, classic cars.
Jerry Smith
CFI
Jerry is a CFI with 41 years of training pilots-having recommended 84 pilots for their private pilot certificates. He has taught ground for 15 years at Chippewa Valley Technical College and served for 25 years as a check pilot for the Civil Air Patrol.
Caden Roach
CFI-CFII / ASEL-AMEL
Caden is a big sports fan (Go Packers) and enjoys staying active and being outside. He has loved aviation for as long as he can remember and can’t imagine doing anything else.
Aircraft Maintenance
Gibson Aviation is Menomonie Municipal Airports' (KLUM) full-service, fixed-based operator (FBO), backed by over 40 years of Aircraft Maintenance experience. Whether you are gearing up for a new purchase or preparing for your next inspection, we ensure that your aircraft is ready to fly safely. Our seasoned team takes pride in providing thorough, dependable service tailored to your aviation needs, including:
- Pre-purchase Inspections
- 100 hr Inspections
- Annual Inspections
- STC Modifications
- Sheet Metal Repairs
- Dynamic Propeller Balancing
- Pitot Static/Transponder ADS-B Checks
Avionics Installations
Ready to upgrade your panel? At Gibson Aviation, we specialize in Garmin Avionics and offer modern solutions that enhance safety and situational awareness in the cockpit. We offer not only installations, but technical support to help you get the most out of your avionics investment.
