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About
Hap's Air Service has been serving Iowa since 1947, offering flight instruction from Private to CFI, full-service FAA Certified Repair Station aircraft maintenance, and Cessna aircraft rentals at the Ames Municipal Airport.
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Hap's Air Service has rental rates on file. to see full pricing and a cost estimate for your Private Pilot Certificate.
No, Hap's Air Service 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, Hap's Air Service 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.
Hap's Air Service's training fleet includes the Cessna 172 (Skyhawk) and Cessna R182 (Skylane RG). 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 Hap's Air Service. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, Hap's Air Service does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.