Quality Score
Good
Base (15) + components above = 74
About
Fly America is a flight school located at DeKalb Taylor Municipal Airport (KDKB) in DeKalb, Illinois, serving the Northern Illinois aviation community since 2009. Services include flight instruction, flight reviews, discovery flights, aircraft rental, aircraft maintenance, aerial photography, and a pilot shop.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 152 (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $80 – $310/hr | $5,400 – $21,700 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $40 – $160/hr | $1,675 – $6,725 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $30 – $110/hr | $550 – $2,200 |
| Estimated Total Range | $7,700 – $30,600 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Fly America, Inc. is estimated to cost $7,700 – $30,600. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Fly America, Inc. 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, Fly America, Inc. 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.
Fly America, Inc.'s training fleet includes the Piper PA-28-161 (Warrior II) and Cessna 152. 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 Fly America, Inc.. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, Fly America, Inc. does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.