Quality Score
Good
Base (15) + components above = 70
About
Hawk Aviation has been serving the aviation community in central Minnesota since 1999, offering FAA Part 61 flight training programs including Private Pilot, Instrument Rating, Commercial Pilot, Multi-Engine, CFI, CFII, and MEI courses. The school also provides ground school classes, an AATD flight simulator, and aircraft rental at Rush City Regional Airport (KROS).
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 172 (Skyhawk) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $60 – $245/hr | $4,300 – $17,100 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $40 – $160/hr | $1,675 – $6,725 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $30 – $110/hr | $550 – $2,200 |
| Estimated Total Range | $6,500 – $26,000 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Hawk Aviation, Inc. is estimated to cost $6,500 – $26,000. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Hawk Aviation, Inc. 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, Hawk Aviation, Inc. 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.
Hawk Aviation, Inc. trains in the Cessna 172 (Skyhawk). Contact the school for current availability and hourly rental rates.
Yes, Hawk Aviation, Inc. has the following flight training device: AATD. Ask the school which ratings the device count toward and how many hours you can log.
No, Hawk Aviation, Inc. does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.