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About
Flight Saga is a FAA Part 61 flight school located at Michigan City Municipal Airport in Northwest Indiana. We offer private pilot, instrument rating, and commercial pilot training, along with ground school and accelerated programs. Our fleet includes modern aircraft and a flight simulator, with experienced CFI instructors guiding students from their first lesson to advanced ratings.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Van's Aircraft RV-12 is (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $100 – $390/hr | $6,800 – $27,300 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $40 – $160/hr | $1,675 – $6,725 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $30 – $110/hr | $550 – $2,200 |
| Estimated Total Range | $9,100 – $36,200 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Flight Saga is estimated to cost $9,100 – $36,200. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Flight Saga 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, Flight Saga 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.
Flight Saga trains in the Van's Aircraft RV-12 is. Contact the school for current availability and hourly rental rates.
Yes, Flight Saga has the following flight training device: Redbird TD 2. Ask the school which ratings the device count toward and how many hours you can log.
No, Flight Saga does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.