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Good
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About
Dakota Flight Center is an independent FAA Part 61 aviation training school located at the George McGovern Terminal at Mitchell Municipal Airport (KMHE) in Mitchell, SD. We offer Private Pilot, Instrument Rating, Commercial Pilot, Multi-Engine Rating, Tailwheel, and CFI/CFII/MEI Instructor Rating training. Our fleet includes a Cessna 182 RG, Piper Cherokee Warrior, Gulfstream GA-7 Grumman Cougar, J3 Piper Cub, American Legend Cub, and a Helicopter. Aircraft are maintained by experienced A&P mechanics on the field at Mitchell Airport with 24/7 access and fueling.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piper J-3 (Cub) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $60 – $240/hr | $4,200 – $16,800 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $40 – $160/hr | $1,675 – $6,725 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $30 – $110/hr | $550 – $2,200 |
| Estimated Total Range | $6,400 – $25,700 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Dakota Flight Center, LLC is estimated to cost $6,400 – $25,700. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Dakota Flight Center, LLC 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, Dakota Flight Center, LLC 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.
Dakota Flight Center, LLC 's training fleet includes the Piper PA-28-161 (Warrior), Cessna 182RG (Skylane RG), Gulfstream American GA-7, Piper J-3 (Cub), American Legend LC (Legend Cub), and . 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 Dakota Flight Center, LLC . Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, Dakota Flight Center, LLC does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.