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About
Hewison Aviation is a Part 61 and Part 141 flight training school based in Selkirk, NY (South Albany Airport) with additional locations at Griffiss International Airport in Rome, NY, Saratoga County Airport in Ballston Spa, NY, and Harriman West North Adams Airport in North Adams, MA. Founded in 2014, they offer discovery flights, private pilot, instrument rating, commercial pilot, multi-engine, CFI/CFII training, and more.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aeronca 7 (Champion) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $95 – $375/hr | $6,500 – $26,200 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $55 – $220/hr | $2,325 – $9,325 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $55 – $220/hr | $1,100 – $4,450 |
| Estimated Total Range | $10,000 – $39,900 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Hewison Aviation is estimated to cost $10,000 – $39,900. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Hewison Aviation 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, Hewison Aviation 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.
Hewison Aviation's training fleet includes the Aeronca 7 (Champion), Piper PA-28-140 (Cherokee), Piper PA-28-180 (Cherokee), and Piper PA-34 (Seneca). 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, Hewison Aviation has the following flight training device: Gleim Virtual Cockpit. Ask the school which ratings the device count toward and how many hours you can log.
No, Hewison Aviation does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.