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About
Aeronautics Academy at Chicago Midway Airport offers flight training for all levels, from private pilot to flight instructor certificates. Located at KMDW with a second location at Lewis University (KLOT), the school has been operating since 2003 and provides training in airplanes and helicopters.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piper PA-28 (Cherokee) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $80 – $320/hr | $5,600 – $22,300 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $35 – $130/hr | $1,375 – $5,450 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $35 – $130/hr | $650 – $2,600 |
| Estimated Total Range | $7,600 – $30,300 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Aeronautics Academy is estimated to cost $7,600 – $30,300. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Aeronautics Academy 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, Aeronautics Academy 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.
Aeronautics Academy's training fleet includes the Piper PA-28 (Cherokee), Cessna 172 (Skyhawk), and Robinson R44. 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 Aeronautics Academy. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, Aeronautics Academy does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.