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About
Whether you're curious about becoming a pilot or a seasoned student working on your commercial pilot's license, Future Flyers of Iowa has a program for you. Conveniently located in central Iowa (just southwest of the Des Moines metropolitan area) at the Winterset Municipal Airport in Winterset, Iowa, Future Flyers of Iowa uses a Cessna Cardinal II 177B, a Cessna 172, a Cessna 150, and a Liberty XL2 single engine aircraft for all training levels; including Private Pilot, Instrument Rating, and Single Engine Commercial Pilot License. In addition, we use a Seneca I for multi engine training. Our aircraft are also equipped with the latest avionics and GPS instruments suitable for all flight conditions and types. At Future Flyers of Iowa , we pride ourselves on being able to offer quality instruction at an affordable price; the MOST affordable in central Iowa in fact! There is no doubt that flight training can be VERY expensive; however, we at Future Flyers of Iowa remain committed to keeping training costs down for our students while maintaining quality instruction in our privately owned modern facilities. When it comes to flight training, we choose to provide each student with a more personalized approach. We understand that everyone learns differently, and when it comes to flying, we feel that a "standard" program isn't for everyone. Though we follow an approved FAA syllabus for all levels of flight training, we also have the ability to tailor our program to meet the students needs to ensure a successful outcome is acheived.
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Future Flyers of Iowa has rental rates on file. to see full pricing and a cost estimate for your Private Pilot Certificate.
No, Future Flyers of Iowa 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, Future Flyers of Iowa 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.
Future Flyers of Iowa's training fleet includes the Cessna 177B (Cardinal), Piper PA-34-200 (Seneca), Cessna 172 (Skyhawk), Liberty XL2, and Cessna 150G. 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.
Yes, Future Flyers of Iowa has the following flight training device: Redbird TD2. Ask the school which ratings the device count toward and how many hours you can log.
No, Future Flyers of Iowa does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.