Quality Score
Good
Base (15) + components above = 73
About
Biggest Little Flight School is a Part 61 flight school based at Reno Tahoe International Airport (KRNO) in Reno, Nevada. We offer primary and advanced flight training including Private Pilot, Instrument, Commercial, and CFI ratings. Our fleet features ten Cessna 172s equipped with Avidyne and Garmin avionics, Aspen glass PFDs, ADS-B in/out, and terrain awareness systems. We also have a Piper Arrow, Piper Cherokee 180, Piper Twin Comanche, and a Pipistrel Alpha Trainer. In-house A&P/IA maintenance ensures high aircraft availability. An AATD simulator is available for instrument and commercial training.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pipistrel Alpha (Alpha Trainer) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $80 – $310/hr | $5,400 – $21,700 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $35 – $140/hr | $1,475 – $5,875 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $35 – $140/hr | $700 – $2,800 |
| Estimated Total Range | $7,600 – $30,400 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Biggest Little Flight School is estimated to cost $7,600 – $30,400. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Biggest Little 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, Biggest Little 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.
Biggest Little Flight School's training fleet includes the Cessna 172N (Skyhawk), Cessna 182P (Skylane), Piper PA-28-180 (Cherokee), Piper PA-28R (Arrow), Piper PA-30 (Twin Comanche), Piper PA-39 (Twin Comanche), and Pipistrel Alpha (Alpha Trainer). 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, Biggest Little Flight School has the following flight training devices: Unknown PFC12 and Un kno wn P FC12. Ask the school which ratings the devices count toward and how many hours you can log.
No, Biggest Little Flight School does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.