Quality Score
Fair
Base (15) + components above = 64
About
Charles City Aeronautics has been serving the Northeast Iowa Aviation Community since 1957. Located at the Northeast Iowa Regional Airport in Charles City, Iowa, Charles City Aeronautics is a full-service FBO offering charter services, flight instruction, fueling, maintenance, aircraft rental, aircraft sales, and more.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piper PA-28-140 (Cherokee) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $80 – $310/hr | $5,400 – $21,700 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $40 – $160/hr | $1,675 – $6,725 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $30 – $110/hr | $550 – $2,200 |
| Estimated Total Range | $7,700 – $30,600 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Charles City Aeronautics is estimated to cost $7,700 – $30,600. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Charles City Aeronautics 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, Charles City Aeronautics 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.
Charles City Aeronautics's training fleet includes the Piper PA-28-140 (Cherokee), Piper PA-28-151 (Warrior), and Piper PA-28-180 (Cherokee 180). 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 Charles City Aeronautics. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, Charles City Aeronautics does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.