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About
Citywings Flight School is Chicago's premier flight school located at the Schaumburg Regional Airport. We offer Sport Pilot and Private Pilot flight training, as well as Instrument Rating, Commercial Pilot, and Airline Transport Pilot courses. Our modern fleet includes light-sport aircraft with digital cockpits. Weekly in-person ground school and online options are available.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| REMOS GX (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $65 – $260/hr | $4,600 – $18,200 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $35 – $130/hr | $1,375 – $5,450 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $35 – $130/hr | $650 – $2,600 |
| Estimated Total Range | $6,600 – $26,300 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Citywings Flight School is estimated to cost $6,600 – $26,300. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Citywings 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, Citywings 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.
Citywings Flight School's training fleet includes the REMOS GX and Flight Design CTLS. 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 Citywings Flight School. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, Citywings Flight School does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.