Quality Score
Fair
Base (15) + components above = 63
About
Holiday Airways is a flight school, aircraft maintenance shop, and FBO located at Schaumburg Regional Airport (06C) in Schaumburg, Illinois. We offer a wide range of flight training including private, instrument, commercial, sport pilot, tailwheel transition, aerobatics, spin and upset recovery training, and multi-engine. We operate a fleet of classic and modern aircraft and are committed to safe, fun, and high-quality aviation experiences.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piper J-3C (Cub) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $70 – $275/hr | $4,800 – $19,300 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $35 – $130/hr | $1,375 – $5,450 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $25 – $90/hr | $450 – $1,800 |
| Estimated Total Range | $6,600 – $26,600 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Holiday Airways is estimated to cost $6,600 – $26,600. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Holiday Airways 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, Holiday Airways 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.
Holiday Airways's training fleet includes the Pitts S-2 B, Piper J-3C (Cub), Bellanca 7KCAB (Citabria), Bellanca 7ECA (Citabria), Boeing A75 (Stearman), Cessna 172 (Skyhawk), Cessna 172M (Skyhawk), Cessna 182RG (Skylane RG), Piper PA-28-200 (Arrow), Piper PA-28 (Warrior), and Piper PA-23 (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.
No flight simulators are listed for Holiday Airways. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, Holiday Airways does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.