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GCP189 - Flight Deck Aviation Holiday Light Flights @ Clinton Municipal Airport

November 30, 2025 • Grow Clinton • Episode 189

In this episode of the Grow Clinton Podcast, Andy and Matt interview Jon and Lisa Aytes of Flight Deck Aviation LLC in Clinton, Iowa.

At Flight Deck Aviation, located at the Clinton Municipal Airport, aspiring aviators can fly and earn their private pilot's license, instrument, or commercial rating, or go further to their CFI certificates.

Flight school students will learn what it takes to be a safe, competent pilot who has the privilege of flying friends and family. Get in the plane and go see the countryside! Stop at a town you've always wanted to visit, and grab the legendary "$100 hamburger"!

Outside of serving as the region's #1 flight school, Flight Deck Aviation is offering a unique holiday experience!

Christmas Light Flights 2025

Need a unique Christmas gift or a wonderful date night idea, or just want to see the view Santa has when he flies overhead? Christmas lights flights are available on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from November 28 to December 15, allowing you to see the same views as Santa!

Schedule your flight today by calling (563) 244-4770 Ext 4 at the Clinton Municipal Airport.

For more information on Flight Deck Aviation, visit www.flightdeckaviationllc.com.

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