Quality Score
Good
Base (15) + components above = 74
About
Hogan Flying Service is a Part 61 flight school based at Butler County Regional Airport – Hogan Field (KHAO) in Hamilton, Ohio. Proudly serving Southwest Ohio pilots since 1929, they offer primary, advanced, and tailwheel instruction plus aircraft rentals from a fleet of Cessna and Piper aircraft.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piper PA-11 (Cub Special) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $50 – $200/hr | $3,500 – $14,000 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $30 – $110/hr | $1,150 – $4,625 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $30 – $110/hr | $550 – $2,200 |
| Estimated Total Range | $5,200 – $20,800 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Hogan Flying Service is estimated to cost $5,200 – $20,800. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Hogan Flying Service 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, Hogan Flying Service 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.
Hogan Flying Service's training fleet includes the Cessna 172N (Skyhawk), Cessna 172P (Skyhawk), Cessna 152, Piper PA-11 (Cub Special), and Piper J3 (Cub). 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.
No flight simulators are listed for Hogan Flying Service. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, Hogan Flying Service does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.