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Good
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About
AV8 Flight School is a Part 61 and Part 141 FAA-approved flight school located at Flying Cloud Airport in Eden Prairie, MN. We offer airplane and helicopter flight training, full-motion Redbird simulators, discovery flights, international pilot programs, and maintenance services. We are the only flight school in the Minneapolis area offering both fixed-wing and rotary-wing training under one roof.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piper PA-28 (Archer) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $110 – $430/hr | $7,500 – $30,100 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $45 – $180/hr | $1,900 – $7,550 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $45 – $180/hr | $900 – $3,600 |
| Estimated Total Range | $10,300 – $41,300 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at AV8 Flight School is estimated to cost $10,300 – $41,300. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
Yes, AV8 Flight School is approved for both Part 61 and Part 141 training. Part 141 uses a structured, FAA-approved curriculum with stage checks and lowers the minimum hours for a Private Pilot Certificate from 40 to 35. Part 61 is self-paced with no required syllabus. Ask the school which path fits your schedule.
No, AV8 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.
AV8 Flight School's training fleet includes the Piper PA-28 (Archer), Diamond DA-42, American Champion Citabria, Guimbal Cabri G2 (Cabri G2), and Robinson R44 (Raven II). 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, AV8 Flight School has the following flight training devices: Redbird FMX and Redbird X-Wind. Ask the school which ratings the devices count toward and how many hours you can log.
No, AV8 Flight School does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.