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About
ATP Flight School's North Chicago location at Chicago Executive Airport (PWK) offers airline-oriented commercial pilot flight training, including the Airline Career Pilot Program and Flex Commercial Pilot Program. Training is conducted in Piper Archers, Piper Seminoles, Cessna 172s, and Frasca AATDs.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piper PA-28 (Archer) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $215 – $850/hr | $14,900 – $59,500 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $215 – $850/hr | $8,900 – $35,700 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $45 – $185/hr | $925 – $3,700 |
| Estimated Total Range | $24,700 – $98,900 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at ATP Flight School is estimated to cost $24,700 – $98,900. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, ATP Flight School 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, ATP Flight School 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.
ATP Flight School's training fleet includes the Piper PA-28 (Archer), Piper PA-44 (Seminole), and Cessna 172 (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, ATP Flight School has the following flight training device: Frasca AATD. Ask the school which ratings the device count toward and how many hours you can log.
No, ATP Flight School does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.