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About
Compass & Prop Flight Training is a Part 61 flight school based at Brennand Airport in Neenah, Wisconsin. We provide personalized flight instruction for professionally minded students, recreational pilots, and those pursuing the lifelong dream of learning to fly. Every student is trained at a pace that supports lasting proficiency, with an emphasis on quality instruction rather than simply completing a syllabus. Training is conducted in a well-maintained 1961 Cessna 172B, an aircraft known for its forgiving flight characteristics and enduring reputation as one of the world's most trusted training airplanes. Students receive one-on-one instruction tailored to their individual goals, learning style, and schedule, creating an environment that encourages confidence, open communication, and sound aeronautical decision-making. Whether beginning in high school, balancing training alongside a full-time career, or finally pursuing a lifelong passion in retirement, students are welcomed from every stage of life. Some seek a pathway toward commercial aviation, while others simply want to experience the freedom and enjoyment of personal flight. Regardless of the destination, every student is held to the same high standards of safety, professionalism, and airmanship. The surrounding Fox Valley offers an exceptional training environment, with access to multiple airports, both towered and non-towered operations, varied airspace, and one of the nation's strongest aviation communities. As home to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, the region provides students with an aviation culture unlike anywhere else. Compass & Prop is committed to fostering knowledgeable, capable, and safety-minded pilots who develop not only the skills to earn a certificate, but the confidence and judgment to enjoy aviation for years to come.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 172B (Skyhawk) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $70 – $270/hr | $4,700 – $18,900 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $30 – $115/hr | $1,225 – $4,875 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $30 – $115/hr | $575 – $2,325 |
| Estimated Total Range | $6,500 – $26,100 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Compass and Prop Flight Training is estimated to cost $6,500 – $26,100. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Compass and Prop Flight Training 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, Compass and Prop Flight Training 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.
Compass and Prop Flight Training trains in the Cessna 172B (Skyhawk). Contact the school for current availability and hourly rental rates.
No flight simulators are listed for Compass and Prop Flight Training. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, Compass and Prop Flight Training does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.