Quality Score
Excellent
Base (15) + components above = 95
About
Classic Aviation, Inc. is your source for professional flight instruction, aircraft maintenance, charter services, and corporate flight department support in central Iowa. As a Cirrus Factory Service Center and with Cirrus Authorized instructors on staff, Classic Aviation is well equipped to help you achieve your aviation goals. Classic Aviation, Inc. has been the fixed based operator of the Pella Municipal Airport since 1988.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piper J-3 (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $75 – $300/hr | $5,300 – $21,000 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $30 – $120/hr | $1,250 – $5,050 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $30 – $120/hr | $600 – $2,400 |
| Estimated Total Range | $7,100 – $28,400 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Classic Aviation, Inc. is estimated to cost $7,100 – $28,400. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Classic 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.
Yes, Classic Aviation, Inc. has a Designated Pilot Examiner on staff. You can schedule your checkride directly through the school instead of finding an independent examiner on your own. In many areas DPE wait times have stretched to weeks or months, so this is worth factoring in when choosing a school.
Classic Aviation, Inc.'s training fleet includes the Cessna 172N (Skyhawk), Piper PA-28-161 (Warrior), Piper J-3, American Champion 7GCBC, Cirrus SR20 GTS, Beechcraft 76 (Duchess), and Piper PA-28-140 (Cherokee). 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, Classic Aviation, Inc. has the following flight training device: Elite PI-135. Ask the school which ratings the device count toward and how many hours you can log.
No, Classic Aviation, Inc. does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.