Quality Score
Very Good
Base (15) + components above = 80
About
Aviation Services LLC is a Part 61 flight school located at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, WI, offering flight training for over 50 years. Courses include Sport, Recreational, Private, Commercial, Instrument, and Flight Instructor certification. The school also offers multi-engine class ratings, ground instruction, IFR simulator training, and aircraft maintenance services.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beechcraft C23 (Sundowner) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $75 – $295/hr + $5 – $30/hr surcharge | $5,600 – $22,500 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $25 – $100/hr | $1,050 – $4,200 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $15 – $60/hr | $300 – $1,200 |
| Estimated Total Range | $7,000 – $27,900 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Aviation Services LLC is estimated to cost $7,000 – $27,900. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Aviation Services 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.
Yes, Aviation Services LLC has a Designated Pilot Examiner on staff. You can schedule your checkride directly through the school instead of finding an independent examiner on your own. In many areas DPE wait times have stretched to weeks or months, so this is worth factoring in when choosing a school.
Aviation Services LLC's training fleet includes the Beechcraft C23 (Sundowner) and Piper PA-23-150. 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, Aviation Services LLC has the following flight training device: ATC 610. Ask the school which ratings the device count toward and how many hours you can log.
Yes, Aviation Services LLC charges a fuel surcharge on top of their rental rates. Ask the school how it is calculated before you start training.