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About
Great Lakes Air Ventures is the premier flight training facility in Mid Michigan, located at Mason Jewett Airport. Offering Part 61 and Part 141 training since 2013, they provide instruction for Private Pilot, Instrument Rating, Commercial Pilot, Multi-Engine, CFI, CFII, MEI, and ATP certificates.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 150 (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $65 – $260/hr | $4,600 – $18,200 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $35 – $130/hr | $1,375 – $5,450 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $30 – $110/hr | $550 – $2,200 |
| Estimated Total Range | $6,500 – $25,900 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Great Lakes Air Ventures is estimated to cost $6,500 – $25,900. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
Yes, Great Lakes Air Ventures is approved for both Part 61 and Part 141 training. Part 141 uses a structured, FAA-approved curriculum with stage checks and lowers the minimum hours for a Private Pilot Certificate from 40 to 35. Part 61 is self-paced with no required syllabus. Ask the school which path fits your schedule.
No, Great Lakes Air Ventures 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.
Great Lakes Air Ventures's training fleet includes the Piper PA-28-181 (Archer II), Piper PA-28-151 (Cherokee), Piper PA-28-180 (Cherokee), Piper PA-28 (Archer), Cessna 172N (Skyhawk), Cessna 172M (Skyhawk), Cessna 150, 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.
Yes, Great Lakes Air Ventures has the following flight training device: AATD. Ask the school which ratings the device count toward and how many hours you can log.
No, Great Lakes Air Ventures does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.