Quality Score
Fair
Base (15) + components above = 52
About
Welcome to Executive Air Transport. We are a full service FBO offering Fuel, Hangar, Maintenance, & Flight School. We have Mid Michigan Rental Car on sight. Download the APP MMRC to book your rental car. We also offer discount rates to stay at the new Holiday Inn Express 1744 Patriot Dr. 8 mins from the FBO. Call for more details.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piper PA-28-161 (Warrior) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $75 – $290/hr + $10 – $30/hr surcharge | $5,600 – $22,400 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $30 – $110/hr | $1,150 – $4,625 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $30 – $110/hr | $550 – $2,200 |
| Estimated Total Range | $7,300 – $29,200 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Executive Air Transport is estimated to cost $7,300 – $29,200. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Executive Air Transport 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, Executive Air Transport 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.
Executive Air Transport's training fleet includes the Piper PA-28-161 (Warrior) and Piper PA-28R (Arrow). 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 Executive Air Transport. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
Yes, Executive Air Transport charges a fuel surcharge on top of their rental rates. Ask the school how it is calculated before you start training.