Quality Score
Fair
Base (15) + components above = 62
About
Fremont Aviation is a family-owned flight school and aircraft maintenance provider located at Fremont Municipal Airport in Fremont, NE. Established in 1994, we offer aircraft rentals, flight training, and expert aircraft maintenance services backed by over 50 years of experience. Our owner is a Master Aircraft Mechanic Award winner and Phillips 66 affiliated service provider.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 152 (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $60 – $235/hr | $4,100 – $16,500 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $20 – $85/hr | $875 – $3,525 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $20 – $85/hr | $420 – $1,680 |
| Estimated Total Range | $5,400 – $21,700 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Fremont Aviation is estimated to cost $5,400 – $21,700. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Fremont 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, Fremont 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.
Fremont Aviation's training fleet includes the Cessna 172 (Skyhawk) 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 Fremont Aviation. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, Fremont Aviation does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.