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About
Bush Air is an FAA Part 61 flight school based at Kidwell Airport (1L4) in Cal-Nev-Ari, Nevada, operated by CFI Milne "CC" Pocock. The school specializes in advanced backcountry, mountain, STOL, tailwheel, and seaplane flight training. AOPA Distinguished Flight School and Distinguished Flight Instructor award winner multiple years.
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Bush Air has rental rates on file. to see full pricing and a cost estimate for your Private Pilot Certificate.
No, Bush Air 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, Bush Air 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.
Bush Air's training fleet includes the Cessna 172C (Skyhawk), Cessna 170X, Cessna 170B, and Lake LA-4. 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.
No flight simulators are listed for Bush Air. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, Bush Air does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.