Quality Score
Good
Base (15) + components above = 65
About
Alexandria Aviation is a flight school and FBO located at Alexandria Regional Airport (KAXN) in Alexandria, Minnesota. With over 50 years of experience, they offer flight training for Sport Pilot, Private Pilot, Instrument Rating, Commercial Pilot, CFI, and CFII certificates, as well as scenic air rides and FBO services.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 172 (Skyhawk) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $70 – $280/hr | $4,900 – $19,600 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $30 – $110/hr | $1,150 – $4,625 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $30 – $110/hr | $550 – $2,200 |
| Estimated Total Range | $6,600 – $26,400 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Alexandria Aviation is estimated to cost $6,600 – $26,400. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Alexandria Aviation 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, Alexandria Aviation 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.
Alexandria Aviation's training fleet includes the Cessna 172 (Skyhawk) and Piper PA-28-161 (Warrior). 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 Alexandria Aviation. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, Alexandria Aviation does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.