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About
Hixson Aviation Flying Club is a Part 61 flight school located at Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) in Chattanooga, Tennessee. They offer flight training from Private Pilot through CFI, including Instrument, Commercial, and Multi-Engine ratings, as well as discovery flights and scenic flights.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 152 (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $70 – $270/hr | $4,700 – $18,900 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $30 – $110/hr | $1,150 – $4,625 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $30 – $110/hr | $550 – $2,200 |
| Estimated Total Range | $6,400 – $25,700 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Hixson Aviation is estimated to cost $6,400 – $25,700. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Hixson 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.
Yes, Hixson Aviation has a Designated Pilot Examiner on staff. You can schedule your checkride directly through the school instead of finding an independent examiner on your own. In many areas DPE wait times have stretched to weeks or months, so this is worth factoring in when choosing a school.
Hixson Aviation's training fleet includes the Cessna 172M (Skyhawk), Cessna 172N (Skyhawk), Cessna 152, and Piper PA-23-E (Aztec). 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, Hixson Aviation has the following flight training device: Elite Basic ATD-PI-135. Ask the school which ratings the device count toward and how many hours you can log.
No, Hixson Aviation does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.