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About
AIRO is a full-service aviation hub offering helicopter and fixed-wing flight training, helicopter tours, aerial services, and charter flights. Located at Springdale Municipal Airport in Northwest Arkansas, AIRO provides training for all pilot licenses and ratings, from Private Pilot to Flight Instructor, in both helicopters and airplanes.
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Frequently Asked Questions
fly ARH has rental rates on file. to see full pricing and a cost estimate for your Private Pilot Certificate.
No, fly ARH 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 ARH 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 ARH's training fleet includes the Robinson R44, Robinson R66, Cessna 172 (Skyhawk), Cessna 182 (Skylane), and Piper PA-30 (Twin Comanche). 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 ARH. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, fly ARH does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.