Quality Score
Fair
Base (15) + components above = 62
About
Adventure North Flying Service is an FAA Part 61 flight school and Part 145 Repair Station located at Baudette Lake of the Woods International Airport and Aitkin Municipal Airport in Minnesota. They offer flight training for Private Pilot, Seaplane, Tailwheel, Instrument, and Commercial ratings, as well as aircraft maintenance, restoration, detailing, storage, and FAA written exam testing.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 180 (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $175 – $700/hr | $12,300 – $49,000 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $40 – $160/hr | $1,675 – $6,725 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $30 – $110/hr | $550 – $2,200 |
| Estimated Total Range | $14,500 – $57,900 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Adventure North Flying Service, LLC is estimated to cost $14,500 – $57,900. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Adventure North Flying Service, LLC 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, Adventure North Flying Service, LLC 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.
Adventure North Flying Service, LLC's training fleet includes the Grumman AA-5B (Tiger) and Cessna 180. 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.
No flight simulators are listed for Adventure North Flying Service, LLC. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, Adventure North Flying Service, LLC does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.