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About
Accelerated Aviation Instruction LLC is a Part 61 flight school located at Owatonna Degner Regional Airport (KOWA) in Owatonna, MN. They offer accelerated and flex-flight training programs for Private Pilot, Instrument Rating, Commercial Pilot, Multi-Engine Add-On, CFI, CFII, and MEI certificates. One-on-one instruction with a dedicated aircraft and instructor is their hallmark approach, enabling students to complete ratings in days rather than months.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 152 (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $80 – $325/hr | $5,700 – $22,800 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $40 – $160/hr | $1,675 – $6,725 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $40 – $160/hr | $800 – $3,200 |
| Estimated Total Range | $8,200 – $32,700 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Accelerated Aviation Instruction is estimated to cost $8,200 – $32,700. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Accelerated Aviation Instruction operates under Part 61. Training is self-paced: you and your instructor set the curriculum rather than following a pre-approved syllabus. The FAA minimum for a Private Pilot Certificate under Part 61 is 40 flight hours, though most students need 60 to 70.
No, Accelerated Aviation Instruction does not have a Designated Pilot Examiner on staff. When you're ready for your checkride, you'll need to book with an independent DPE. Ask the school if they can point you to one nearby.
Accelerated Aviation Instruction's training fleet includes the Cessna 152, Cessna 182 (Skylane), Piper PA-28 (Warrior), Piper PA-28 (Archer), Piper PA-23 (Apache), and Piper PA-23 (Geronimo). Having multiple types in the fleet keeps your training on track if one plane is down for maintenance. Ask the school about current availability and any additional charges per aircraft.
Yes, Accelerated Aviation Instruction has the following flight training device: Redbird LD. Ask the school which ratings the device count toward and how many hours you can log.
No, Accelerated Aviation Instruction does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.