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About
Chicago Executive Flight School (CEFS) has been training students to become pilots since 1994. Located at Chicago Executive Airport in Wheeling, IL, we offer comprehensive flight training programs including Solo, Private Pilot, Instrument Rating, Commercial Pilot, and CFI certifications. We specialize in teaching beginner and part-time students, with flexible scheduling 7 days a week from 7am to 11pm.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 150 (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $65 – $260/hr + $5 – $10/hr surcharge | $4,800 – $19,000 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $40 – $150/hr | $1,575 – $6,300 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $40 – $150/hr | $750 – $3,000 |
| Estimated Total Range | $7,100 – $28,300 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Chicago Executive Flight School is estimated to cost $7,100 – $28,300. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Chicago Executive 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, Chicago Executive 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.
Chicago Executive Flight School's training fleet includes the Cessna 172P (Skyhawk), Cessna 172S (Skyhawk), Cessna 172N (Skyhawk), Cessna 172M (Skyhawk), Cessna 150, and Beechcraft C23 (Sundowner). 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, Chicago Executive Flight School has the following flight training device: Frasca AATD. Ask the school which ratings the device count toward and how many hours you can log.
Yes, Chicago Executive Flight School charges a fuel surcharge on top of their rental rates. Ask the school how it is calculated before you start training.