On Saturday Brandon Flight Centre held a well-attended grand opening for the Dauphin Flight Training Centre.
There was a constant stream of people coming to take flights over the city.
CEO of Brandon Flight Centre, David Creighton says he wasn’t expecting to have so many people attend the event.
“We had no idea coming into it if we were going to see 20 people or 200 people. So to see this many people coming through the door to help us celebrate it and to get a taste for flying, it’s fantastic.”
Finance Manager, Samantha Friesen says she heard a lot of interest in the school from people attending the event.
“I’ve heard from several people who were taking their first flight who were like ‘I’m coming back for lessons’ so we’re really excited for that.”
Creighton says that there’s no set date for students to begin, and they can start their flight training any time.
“We have one instructor here right now teaching three days a week, but we’re set up so that if he needs to be here full-time or if we need another instructor and a second aircraft we’re all ready to go with that. Basically, whatever demand is here for it we can easily meet it.”
There was also a ribbon-cutting ceremony, a BBQ, and a silent auction at the grand opening.
More information about the flight centre can be found here.
