Frequently Asked Questions

A nautical navigation chart of the Baltic Sea showing shipping routes, boundaries, and various navigational symbols and markings.
A nautical navigation chart of the Baltic Sea showing shipping routes, boundaries, and various navigational symbols and markings.

What type of certificates/ ratings can you get as a pilot?

The first certificate is Private Pilot Certificate, this is your “license to learn”. The second rating is Instrument Rating, this allows you to fly in the clouds and be a more precise pilot.

The third is your Commercial Certificate, this allows you to get paid to fly. You can then get your Multi-Engine Rating to fly twins, and/or your Flight Instructor Certificate so you can teach people how to fly.

Map of the United States showing weather fronts and pressure systems, with various lines and symbols indicating weather patterns across the country.
Map of the United States showing weather fronts and pressure systems, with various lines and symbols indicating weather patterns across the country.

What type of training do you offer?

We offer training for Private Pilot Certificate, Instrument Rating, Commercial Certificate, Multi-Engine, Flight Instructor, Seaplane, and Tailwheel. Check out of Primary Flight Training & Advanced Flight Training sections for more info!

We also offer Flight Reviews (BFR), Instrument Proficiency Checks (IPC) and aircraft checkouts for renters.

Weather map showing high and low pressure systems across the United States, with cold and warm fronts, precipitation areas, and temperature contours.
Weather map showing high and low pressure systems across the United States, with cold and warm fronts, precipitation areas, and temperature contours.

What type of aircraft do you have available for rent/ instruction?

Our primary trainers for Private Pilot are our 3 Cessna 172S Skyhawks, and our Cessna 150D Commuter.

For Instrument ratings, all 3 of our 172s are IFR capable and equipped with modern avionics and autopilots.

Our Multi-Engine platform is a Diamond DA42 equipped with FADEC, G1000, and autopilot. For a complete aircraft list, view “The Fleet”.

A digital weather map of the United States showing various color-coded flight paths and air traffic control points, with labels indicating flight routes and altitude levels.
A digital weather map of the United States showing various color-coded flight paths and air traffic control points, with labels indicating flight routes and altitude levels.

How much does it cost to get your pilot’s license?

For your Private Pilot Certificate, we estimate about $15,000-$20,000 realistically.

This includes plane rental, instructor rate, study materials and exam fees. The more you fly, the less you will spend in the long run. If you only fly once or twice a week, it’ll require more lessons over time which ends up costing more money.

Map showing wind directions around Alaska with wind barbs indicating wind speed and direction on August 10, 2026, at 0700 AKDT, provided by NOAA-NWS Alaska Aviation Weather Unit.
Map showing wind directions around Alaska with wind barbs indicating wind speed and direction on August 10, 2026, at 0700 AKDT, provided by NOAA-NWS Alaska Aviation Weather Unit.

How is your pricing structured? How much does one lesson usually cost?

Each aircraft has an hourly rate, which varies by plane. The hourly rate is wet (it includes fuel). Our instructors also have an hourly rate of $80. On average, students fly about 1.5 hours each lesson. The students pay for the flight time, and the instructor for any ground and/or flight instruction. The average cost ranges between $300-$400 each lesson with a CFI.

A weather map showing wind patterns, storm tracks, and tornado warning areas in the United States, with colored zones indicating severity levels and icons representing tornado warnings, watches, and related alerts.
A weather map showing wind patterns, storm tracks, and tornado warning areas in the United States, with colored zones indicating severity levels and icons representing tornado warnings, watches, and related alerts.

How often do I have to fly?

We recommend flying at least twice a week, 3-4 times is ideal. The more you fly, the better retention you will have. This will ultimately result in quicker training outcomes and less money spent.

Reach out to one of our instructors to find what training plan would work best for you.

Map of weather phenomena across the United States with color-coded regions indicating different weather hazards, including thunderstorms, icing, and mountain-obscured weather.
Map of weather phenomena across the United States with color-coded regions indicating different weather hazards, including thunderstorms, icing, and mountain-obscured weather.

Do I have to take any tests?

Map of radar weather conditions covering the northeastern United States, with areas marked as NE, NA, and NE, showing weather patterns and radar data overlays.
Map of radar weather conditions covering the northeastern United States, with areas marked as NE, NA, and NE, showing weather patterns and radar data overlays.

How long does it take to get your license?

We recommend flying at least twice a week, 3-4 times is ideal. The more you fly, the better retention you will have. This will ultimately result in quicker training outcomes and less money spent.

Reach out to one of our instructors to find what training plan would work best for you.