Quality Score
Good
Base (15) + components above = 71
About
Family-owned FBO and flight school at Marion Municipal Airport (KMZZ) since 1979. Offering personalized flight training from private pilot through CFI under Part 61 and Part 141, with three CFIs on staff and a fleet of well-equipped Cessna 172s. IWU degree program partner, full-service fuel (100LL and Jet-A), on-site A&P/IA maintenance, hangars, tie-downs, crew car, and pilot lounge.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 172N (Skyhawk) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $85 – $340/hr | $6,000 – $23,800 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $30 – $110/hr | $1,150 – $4,625 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $30 – $110/hr | $550 – $2,200 |
| Estimated Total Range | $7,700 – $30,600 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Air Marion, Inc. is estimated to cost $7,700 – $30,600. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Air Marion, Inc. 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, Air Marion, Inc. 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.
Air Marion, Inc.'s training fleet includes the Cessna 172N (Skyhawk) and Cessna 172S (Skyhawk). 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 Air Marion, Inc.. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, Air Marion, Inc. does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.