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About
Flywell Aviation is a locally owned and operated flight school and service provider based at Bowling Green–Warren County Regional Airport (KBWG) in Bowling Green, Kentucky. We offer flight training from student pilot through commercial and CFI certificates, instrument ratings, multi-engine ratings, discovery flights, aerial photography, aerial scattering, contract pilot services, drone/unmanned systems training, and aviation consulting.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 172M (Skyhawk) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $90 – $360/hr | $6,300 – $25,200 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $40 – $160/hr | $1,675 – $6,725 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $30 – $110/hr | $550 – $2,200 |
| Estimated Total Range | $8,500 – $34,100 | ||
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Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Flywell Aviation is estimated to cost $8,500 – $34,100. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Flywell Aviation 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, Flywell Aviation 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.
Flywell Aviation's training fleet includes the Cessna 172M (Skyhawk), Cessna 172N (Skyhawk), Cessna 172P (Skyhawk), and American Champion Super Decathlon. 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 Flywell Aviation. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, Flywell Aviation does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.
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