About Us

Our primary mission is to grow General Aviation by providing high-quality ground and flight training that is second to none. If we can help your community succeed with a partnership at your airport, give us a call. We can help!

We no longer provide flight training as of January 1, 2025.

 Here is a short summary of aviation accomplishments by IFT founder Tim Busch.

– Began flying in 1980.
– Began teaching in 1997.
– Awarded the Iowa Department of Transportation’s 2005 Most Involved in Aviation Award.
– Awarded the Civil Air Patrol’s 2010 Frank G. Brewer Lifetime Achievement Award for Aerospace Education in the North Central Region..
– Awarded the 2022 Iowa Public Airport Association Award.
– Earned Master Certified Flight Instructor designation.
– FAA Safety Counselor / FAAST Team Member
– Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Life Member
   – Frequent speaker at EAA Airventure forums. 
– Antique Aircraft Association (AAA) Life Member
– SAFE Life Member (Society of Aviation & Flight Educators)
– NAFI Member (National Association of Flight Instructors)
– IAPG Board Member & Former President 2006-2012 (Iowa Aviation Promotion Group)