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About
Alpha Kilo Aviation LLC is a Part 61 flight school based at Ak-Chin Regional Airport (A39) in Maricopa, AZ and Wolf Lake Airport (4AK6) in Wasilla/Anchorage, AK. We offer flight instruction for Sport Pilot, Private Pilot, Instrument Rating, Commercial Pilot, CFI and CFII, as well as discovery flights, flight reviews, IPCs, and aircraft rental.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piper PA-28-140 (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $70 – $280/hr | $4,900 – $19,600 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $40 – $150/hr | $1,575 – $6,300 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $40 – $150/hr | $750 – $3,000 |
| Estimated Total Range | $7,200 – $28,900 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Alpha Kilo Aviation, LLC is estimated to cost $7,200 – $28,900. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Alpha Kilo Aviation, 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, Alpha Kilo Aviation, 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.
Alpha Kilo Aviation, LLC's training fleet includes the Piper PA-28-140, Piper PA-28-161 (Warrior), Piper PA-28-180, and Czech Sport Aircraft SportCruiser. 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 Alpha Kilo Aviation, LLC. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, Alpha Kilo Aviation, LLC does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.