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About
Arrow Aviation is a FAA Part 61 flight school located at Danbury Municipal Airport in Danbury, CT. They offer flight training for all single engine land pilot certificates and ratings including instrument, a RedBird FMX full motion flight simulator, FAA/PSI computer testing, a pilot shop, and Airman Medical Examiner services.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 152 (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $75 – $295/hr | $5,100 – $20,600 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $40 – $160/hr | $1,675 – $6,725 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $40 – $160/hr | $800 – $3,200 |
| Estimated Total Range | $7,600 – $30,500 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Arrow Aviation, LLC is estimated to cost $7,600 – $30,500. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Arrow 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, Arrow 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.
Arrow Aviation, LLC's training fleet includes the Cessna 152, Cessna 172R (Skyhawk), Cessna 172P (Skyhawk), Piper PA-28R-200 (Arrow), and Cessna 172M (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.
Yes, Arrow Aviation, LLC has the following flight training device: Redbird FMX. Ask the school which ratings the device count toward and how many hours you can log.
No, Arrow Aviation, LLC does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.