Quality Score
Fair
Base (15) + components above = 50
About
Departure Aviation Services is a veteran-owned, family operated small business conveniently located on the grounds of the Lauringburg/Maxton Airport, KMEB. At Departure Aviation Services LLC, our mission is to provide exceptional flight training personalized to each individual. Our professional instruction will equip you to become a skilled and well-prepared aviator, whether you aim to become a private pilot or pursue an aviation career. Our instructors customize their training to ensure students are fully prepared. As a values-driven organization, safety is our top priority. Our professionally focused and exceptionally capable cadre of flight instructors and staff deliver ground school and flight instruction for private pilot, commercial pilot, and instrument add ons, certified flight instructor, and rotary wing transition.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Departure Aviation Services LLC has rental rates on file. to see full pricing and a cost estimate for your Private Pilot Certificate.
No, Departure Aviation Services 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, Departure Aviation Services 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.
Departure Aviation Services LLC's training fleet includes the Cessna 172 (Skyhawk), Cessna 172D (Skyhawk), Piper PA-28-161 (Warrior), Beechcraft BE-23 24, and Bellanca BL-17. 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, Departure Aviation Services LLC has the following flight training device: Gleim BATD. Ask the school which ratings the device count toward and how many hours you can log.
No, Departure Aviation Services LLC does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.