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Good
Base (15) + components above = 65
About
The Huntingburg Regional Airport (KHNB), Huntingburg Airport Technology Park - HATP, only FBO, part 61 flight school with N8479F (PA-28-151) are all owned and operated by the Dubois County Airport Authority (DCAA). The Dubois County Airport Authority, is a local governmental entity established in 1983 per Indiana statue, from the Dubois County Commissioners and the City of Huntingburg. The DCAA was forced in taking over the FBO in 2013, when Dubois County Flight Services (subsidiary of a local major corporation) decided to no longer provide the service to the general flying public. The DCAA attempted to find a private entity to operate the FBO, but due to previous poor decision making (allowing companies to have their own fuel farms) the primary source of revenue was not available to attract private investment. Since March of 2013, the DCAA has continued operating the FBO, launched a flight school and continues to expand services to the flying public. Most recently, the DCAA has partnered with Patoka Valley Career and Technical Cooperative, in creating a high school level program for regional students to start their aviation career! We are passionate about seeing others in aviation be successful and introduction aviation as a great career choice.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 172 (Skyhawk) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $65 – $260/hr | $4,600 – $18,200 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $20 – $80/hr | $850 – $3,350 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $20 – $80/hr | $400 – $1,600 |
| Estimated Total Range | $5,800 – $23,200 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Dubois County Airport Authority is estimated to cost $5,800 – $23,200. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Dubois County Airport Authority 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, Dubois County Airport Authority 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.
Dubois County Airport Authority's training fleet includes the Piper PA-28-151 (Warrior) and Cessna 172 (Skyhawk). 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 Dubois County Airport Authority. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, Dubois County Airport Authority does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.