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About
Conley's Flight School is a Part 61 flight school based at Watertown International Airport (KART) in northern New York. We offer flight training from Private Pilot through CFI/CFII, instrument ratings, and commercial certificates. We also offer aircraft rentals including Cessna 172s and a Kitfox 7 for tailwheel endorsements. Fly our airplanes or bring your own!
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 172M (Skyhawk) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $85 – $340/hr | $6,000 – $23,800 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $40 – $160/hr | $1,675 – $6,725 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $30 – $110/hr | $550 – $2,200 |
| Estimated Total Range | $8,200 – $32,700 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Conley's Flight School is estimated to cost $8,200 – $32,700. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Conley's 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, Conley's 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.
Conley's Flight School's training fleet includes the Cessna 172M (Skyhawk) and Kitfox 7. 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 Conley's Flight School. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, Conley's Flight School does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.