Quality Score
Good
Base (15) + components above = 76
About
Illinois Aviation is located in the western suburbs of Chicago at Dupage Airport (KDPA). IAA started at this facility and has grown with the Dupage community over the last 23 years. For transient customers IAA has many partners for travel and lodging options. Illinois Aviation’s main hangar houses over 30 aircraft in its 30,000 square feet of heated space. President’s Message: Illinois Aviation Academy, Inc. (IAA) was created in 1993 with nothing more than a passion for aviation. Preflight briefings were in lawn chairs near the trunk of a car, organized classes were held at community colleges, and flight training was performed in aircraft leased from other flight operators. Our slogan was and continues to be “IAA provides personalized training at an affordable price.” The only asset of the company was a passion for aviation and a significant number of students that wanted to learn how to fly. From those humble beginnings, IAA has grown significantly. IAA now provides complete corporate aviation services, financial aid services, aircraft maintenance, simulators, aircraft storage, and sales. This success is due to the hard work of dedicated employees and a preservation of the ideals that this company was founded upon. Quality, Personable, Dedication and Honesty We at Illinois Aviation Academy, Inc. would like to invite you to experience our “pillars of success”. Our operation is open almost everyday of the year and we can accommodate the most dynamic of needs. Please stop in for a flight, pilot supplies or a cup of coffee and see what IAA can do for you. Let us make your aviation goals become reality! Robert Werderich President -
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 172M (Skyhawk) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $105 – $415/hr | $7,200 – $28,900 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $40 – $150/hr | $1,600 – $6,400 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $40 – $150/hr | $750 – $3,050 |
| Estimated Total Range | $9,600 – $38,300 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Illinois Aviation Academy, Inc. is estimated to cost $9,600 – $38,300. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
Yes, Illinois Aviation Academy, Inc. is approved for both Part 61 and Part 141 training. Part 141 uses a structured, FAA-approved curriculum with stage checks and lowers the minimum hours for a Private Pilot Certificate from 40 to 35. Part 61 is self-paced with no required syllabus. Ask the school which path fits your schedule.
No, Illinois Aviation Academy, Inc. 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.
Illinois Aviation Academy, Inc.'s training fleet includes the Cessna 172M (Skyhawk), Cessna 172R (Skyhawk), Cessna 172SP (Skyhawk), Cirrus SR22 TN, Diamond DA40, 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.
Yes, Illinois Aviation Academy, Inc. has the following flight training devices: Elite AAFTD, Garmin G1000 Procedure Trainer, Redbird LD, and Redbird SD. Ask the school which ratings the devices count toward and how many hours you can log.
No, Illinois Aviation Academy, Inc. does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.