Quality Score
Good
Base (15) + components above = 66
About
Crookston Aviation is your first choice for aircraft maintenance and rental, serving the Crookston, MN area. We offer aircraft rental, flight training, fuel service, maintenance facilities, and storage. Our maintenance facility performs annual inspections, major repairs, alterations, fabric recovering, and more on most general aviation and agricultural aircraft.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aeronca 7EC (Champ) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $50 – $200/hr | $3,500 – $13,900 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $40 – $160/hr | $1,675 – $6,725 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $30 – $110/hr | $550 – $2,200 |
| Estimated Total Range | $5,700 – $22,800 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Crookston Aviation is estimated to cost $5,700 – $22,800. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Crookston Aviation 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, Crookston Aviation 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.
Crookston Aviation's training fleet includes the Piper PA-28 (Warrior) and Aeronca 7EC (Champ). 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 Crookston Aviation. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, Crookston Aviation does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.