Quality Score
Good
Base (15) + components above = 74
About
Hetrick Air Services is a full-service FBO and flight school located at Lawrence Municipal Airport in Lawrence, KS. Established in 1983, they offer airplane and Robinson helicopter flight training, aircraft rentals, sales, maintenance, hangaring, and aerial tours. They are an authorized Cessna Pilot Center, Cessna service and parts center, Robinson Helicopter dealer and authorized service center, and FAA-certificated repair station.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 172S (Skyhawk) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $65 – $260/hr | $4,600 – $18,300 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $25 – $90/hr | $950 – $3,775 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $25 – $90/hr | $450 – $1,800 |
| Estimated Total Range | $6,000 – $23,900 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Hetrick Air Services, Inc. is estimated to cost $6,000 – $23,900. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Hetrick Air Services, 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, Hetrick Air Services, 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.
Hetrick Air Services, Inc.'s training fleet includes the Cessna 172S (Skyhawk) and Robinson R44 II. 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, Hetrick Air Services, Inc. has the following flight training device: NICAG. Ask the school which ratings the device count toward and how many hours you can log.
No, Hetrick Air Services, Inc. does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.