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About
Butterfly Aviation is a second & third-generation, family-owned and operated business that has serviced the Tri-State area and beyond since 1972. Located at Renner Field (KGLD) in Goodland, KS, Butterfly Aviation is a full-service FBO offering fuel (100LL & Jet A), aircraft maintenance, flight instruction, heated hangars, courtesy cars, and more.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 172N (Skyhawk) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $75 – $300/hr | $5,300 – $21,000 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $40 – $160/hr | $1,675 – $6,725 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $30 – $110/hr | $550 – $2,200 |
| Estimated Total Range | $7,500 – $29,900 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Butterfly Aviation, Inc. is estimated to cost $7,500 – $29,900. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Butterfly Aviation, Inc. 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, Butterfly Aviation, Inc. 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.
Butterfly Aviation, Inc. trains in the Cessna 172N (Skyhawk). Contact the school for current availability and hourly rental rates.
No flight simulators are listed for Butterfly Aviation, Inc.. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, Butterfly Aviation, Inc. does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.
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