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About
Giving Wings Aviation is a Part 61 flight training center located at Cherry Capital Airport in Traverse City, MI. We offer personalized flight training from Private Pilot through advanced ratings, introductory flights, sport pilot training, and aircraft maintenance services. Our fleet includes Van's RV-12iS aircraft and Cessna 172s, along with a Gleim BATD simulator.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Van's RV-12 iS (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $80 – $320/hr | $5,600 – $22,300 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $30 – $120/hr | $1,250 – $5,050 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $30 – $120/hr | $600 – $2,400 |
| Estimated Total Range | $7,400 – $29,700 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Giving Wings Aviation, LLC is estimated to cost $7,400 – $29,700. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Giving Wings Aviation, LLC 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, Giving Wings Aviation, LLC 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.
Giving Wings Aviation, LLC's training fleet includes the Van's RV-12 iS and Cessna 172M (Skyhawk). 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, Giving Wings Aviation, LLC has the following flight training device: Gleim BATD. Ask the school which ratings the device count toward and how many hours you can log.
No, Giving Wings Aviation, LLC does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.