Airlake Aero Flying Club - Minneapolis-St.Paul

Airlake Aero Flying Club - Minneapolis-St.Paul Located just south of the Twin Cities, Airlake Aero has provided safe, affordable, and enjoyable flying to its members for nearly 30 years.

The club has 50 shareholders/owners of all ages representing

private pilots, commercial pilots, and flight instructors; we can (and do) accommodate all levels of flying! The Airlake Aero fleet consists of 4 airplanes stored in a heated hangar at the Airlake Airport (KLVN) in Lakeville, MN. There are different aircraft for different missions from a simple, economical 2-seat trainer to a 4-seat

high performance, complex airplane for cross-country trips. The club supports continued training and promotes safe and responsible flying.

Congratulations Todd N on the completion of your Flight Instructor Instrument ( CFII ) rating.
04/23/2026

Congratulations Todd N on the completion of your
Flight Instructor Instrument ( CFII ) rating.

We are excited to announce that our very own Ralph Delperdang is receiving the Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award from t...
03/19/2026

We are excited to announce that our very own Ralph Delperdang is receiving the Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award from the FAA for 50 years of safe flying! He will be receiving the award at the Wings of the North Museum on Flying Cloud airport on Thursday, April 2nd at 6:30 PM at the museum’s free monthly speaker program. The program for April 2nd will feature representatives of the Minnesota Wing of the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) presenting the history and mission of their worldwide organization.



Wings of the North Air Museum is at Flying Cloud Airport, 14893 Sierra Ln , Eden Prairie, MN 55347. Enter the airport through Gate H off of Pioneer Trail and Victor Lane on the west side of the airport. Museum volunteers will be manning the gate to let visitors in.

Everyone is invited to attend and cheer on Ralph when he receives this award.

The program for April 2nd will feature representatives of the Minnesota Wing of the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) presenting the history and mission of their worldwide organization.

Since Ralph joined AAI in 1999 and over half of his 50 years of flying is with AAI, he would be proud to have the club members share this milestone with him. He will be wearing his Airlake Aero T-shirt so show your support by wearing yours!

Ralph Delperdang’s 53 Years of Continuous Flying

1973 Soloed in a Piper Cherokee 140 with Iowa State University Flight Service
1974-1975 Flew USAF Pilot Training T-37 at Vance AFB, OK
1975 Flew USAF Pilot Training T-38 at Vance AFB, OK and washed out
1975-1976 Flew as a USAF Navigator student in T-43 at Mather AFB, CA
1976 USAF Navigator Rating at Mather AFB, CA
1976-1979 RF-4C Weapon Systems Officer at Shaw AFB, SC
1979-1980 RF-4C Weapon Systems Officer at Kadena AB, Okinawa, Japan
1980-1983 RF-4C Weapon Systems Officer at Bergstrom AFB, TX
1983-1986 RF-4C Instructor Weapon Systems Officer at Bergstrom AFB, TX
1986 Flight instruction at Eglin AFB, FL Base Aero Club in Beech Skipper
1987 Private Pilot Licence at Eglin AFB, FL Base Aero Club in Beech Skipper
1987-1989 Flew Skipper and Cessna 172 with the Eglin AFB, Florida Base Aero Club
1989-1994 Flew Cessna 172 and Cessna 152 with the Hickam AFB, Hawaii Base Aero Club
1990 Soloed Schweizer 233 at Dillingham airport, Hawaii
1994 Instrument Rating at the Hickam AFB, Hawaii Aero Club
1995-2009 Flew C-172 with St Paul, MN Squadron Civil Air Patrol
1999-2025 Flew with Airlake Aeroclub at Airlake airport, MN in Piper Archer, C-172, Beech Skipper, Beech Musketeer, and Piper Arrow
(NOTE: Even though I did not have a pilot rating the FAA counted my navigator/WSO time as required aircrew member time.)

Congratulations Dustin on the completion of your Commercial single engine check ride on 02/14/26
02/15/2026

Congratulations Dustin on the completion of your Commercial single engine check ride on 02/14/26

Airlake Aero t-shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts, 1/4 zip pullovers are here. Limited time only and sale ends on Feb 18 at m...
02/04/2026

Airlake Aero t-shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts, 1/4 zip pullovers are here. Limited time only and sale ends on Feb 18 at midnight. Please contact a board member for details if you don't have the email link. These shirts were designed by our youth members and are a popular way to show your support for our aviation community.

Congratulations Jeremiah on the completion of your Instrument check ride today. Fly safe !
02/04/2026

Congratulations Jeremiah on the completion of your Instrument check ride today. Fly safe !

12/25/2025

Time to track Santa.

Michelle has completed the trifecta ! Multiengine Instructor. Congratulations CFIAIME ! Blue skies and fair winds ahead ...
12/13/2025

Michelle has completed the trifecta ! Multiengine Instructor. Congratulations CFIAIME ! Blue skies and fair winds ahead !

Congrats Michelle on the completion of your CFI Instrument rating. Keep up the good work!
11/21/2025

Congrats Michelle on the completion of your CFI Instrument rating. Keep up the good work!

Congratulations Michelle on the completion of your Flight Instructor Rating today. Keep up the good work.
10/24/2025

Congratulations Michelle on the completion of your Flight Instructor Rating today. Keep up the good work.

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