Based in Marquette, MI, Fresh Coast Flight offers a wide range of services including flight training, ground school, bi-annual flight reviews, and resources for flight enthusiasts. Whether you're looking to kickstart your flying career or simply want to soar the skies for fun, Fresh Coast Flight is here to help. Join the aviation community in uncovering the wonders of aviation and take your passion for flying to new heights!
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“My experiences of fresh coast flight were nothing less but outstanding. As a recently licensed private pilot, I have to say this establishment is a program that has a “nose to the grindstone” type mindset! The person who runs it, Abby Schierholz is an amazing person, friend, and one hell of a CFI. If there’s any glint of a yearning for the skies, or to make aviation a part of your daily life, this program is the best thing to get you started in the right direction, and believe me when I say there’s no one I’d rather take my training with, period!”
— Brad Luce, PPL
“(Fresh Coast) gives you what to do, and the why behind it, to prepare you for your own decision making once you are on your own. This is extremely important as some PPL training is done just to get you to passing the tests. Abby works with you on your schedule and modifies the learning methods to suit your way of learning, she is extremely patient and stays the course until all the maneuvers click with you. Always available to discuss progress, give feedback on improvements and course correction, and help you stay motivated, putting a complicated process (flying) into reach of us mere mortals.”
— Jim Ryan, PPL
“My experience with FCF was nothing short of spectacular, and I truly don't think there is a better or more affordable place in the country to do your flight training than with Abby & FCF. I came to the UP already having a majority of my private pilot training done, and I was able to get a checkride quickly and in a time frame that worked for me and my schedule. Abby goes absolutely above and beyond for her students, providing a fun and safe place to learn to fly in such a beautiful place, the Upper Peninsula.”
-Leigha Woelffer, PPL
“I completed my private pilot's license at Fresh Coast Flight in 2024 and had a great experience! The process was professional, challenging, and fun, with a consistent emphasis on becoming the most safe, knowledgeable, and confident pilot possible, rather than just the minimum knowledge needed to attain my rating. After completing my training, I have felt 100% prepared to use my newfound freedom and fly on my own. I also went through one of the in-person ground school classes, and would highly recommend doing so if one is being offered at the time! “