Flight School

This contract awards Outagamie County the operation of a flight school at Appleton International Airport. The selected vendor, Pilot Smith, will lease office space (≈ 1,750 SF) and hangar space (≈ 5,000 SF) and provide flight‑training services under FAA Part 61/141, including aircraft rental, instructor staffing, and related retail sales. The agreement runs for three years starting 1 Aug 2026, with a base ground‑lease fee of $5,720 per year and additional rent/percentage‑of‑gross‑revenue terms to be negotiated. The contract includes extensive insurance and indemnification requirements, compliance with TSA and county ordinances, and options for up to three one‑year renewals. • Operate a full‑service flight school (training, aircraft rental, pilot‑shop sales). • Lease designated office and hangar space at the airport; base rent plus variable concession fees. • Must meet stringent insurance (CGL $5 M, Auto $1 M, Professional $5 M, Aircraft liability) and safety/compliance standards.