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About
Flight School Hendrickson Aviation Helena, MT FLIGHT TOURS Explore the Helena Valley and surrounding areas like never before, from the back seat of N9064L, an award winning CITABRIA tail wheel aircraft. Piloted by Don Hendrickson, a long time veteran of the air. BOOK NOW!
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Champion 7KCAB (Citabria) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $90 – $350/hr | $6,100 – $24,500 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $40 – $150/hr | $1,575 – $6,300 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $40 – $150/hr | $750 – $3,000 |
| Estimated Total Range | $8,500 – $33,800 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Hendrickson Aviation LLC is estimated to cost $8,500 – $33,800. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Hendrickson 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, Hendrickson 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.
Hendrickson Aviation LLC trains in the Champion 7KCAB (Citabria). Contact the school for current availability and hourly rental rates.
No flight simulators are listed for Hendrickson Aviation LLC. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, Hendrickson Aviation LLC does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.