Vertical Vision Flight Academy Breaks Ground on New Facility

Pictured (left to right): Vertical Vision Instructor and operations staff, Ed Stefan, Owner and CEO, Charlie Dunn, Project Manager for Jensen Builders,Jake Christensen,Board Chair for the Des Moines International Airport Authority.

We've achieved another major milestone on our mission to provide our students with the best learning experience available. KCCI Newschannel 8 joined us as we officially broke ground on our new hangar at Des Moines International Airport. (SEE THEIR REPORT HERE)

It's slated to open on August 18th, 2025. Mark your calendars!

In the meantime, we still offer flights out of both DSM International AND Perry Municipal. In partnership with Jensen Builders of Ankeny, we are beyond thrilled to have this project underway.

We were joined by:

Ed Stefan - Owner and CEO of Vertical Vision Flight Academy

Bryan Belt - Director of Engineering and Planning at KDSM

Clint Torp - Director of Operations at KDSM

Jake Christensen - Board Chair of the DSM Airport Authority Charlie Dunn - Project Manager at Jensen Builders

Also pictured - the instruction and operations staff of Vertical Vision.

Thanks so much to all who attended! These are exciting times. Join us when you're ready to reach new heights!