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Good
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About
Hoosier Aviation is Terre Haute Regional Airport's premier FBO and flight school, offering flight training for private, instrument, commercial, multi-engine, CFI, CFII, MEI, TAA, tailwheel, spin, and unusual attitude training, along with aircraft rental and full FBO services including fuel, de-ice, and on-site aircraft maintenance.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 150 (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $70 – $270/hr | $4,700 – $18,900 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $25 – $100/hr | $1,050 – $4,200 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $25 – $100/hr | $500 – $2,000 |
| Estimated Total Range | $6,300 – $25,100 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Hoosier Aviation, LLC is estimated to cost $6,300 – $25,100. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Hoosier Aviation, LLC 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, Hoosier Aviation, LLC 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.
Hoosier Aviation, LLC's training fleet includes the Piper PA-28-181 (Archer), Piper PA-28-151 (Warrior), Cessna 150, Cessna 152, Diamond DA20 (Eclipse), Bellanca 7ECA (Citabria), and Piper PA-23 (Apache). 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 Hoosier Aviation, LLC. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, Hoosier Aviation, LLC does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.