Quality Score
Good
Base (15) + components above = 71
About
Lakeview Aviation Inc. offers airplane rides, qualified flight instruction from private pilot to advanced ratings, and a wide selection of airplane rentals by the hour, day, or week. Based at Northeast Kingdom International Airport (KEFK) in Newport, VT, services include aircraft maintenance, fuel (Jet A and 100LL), hangar rental, tie-downs, pre-heating, and deicing.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 150 (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $45 – $170/hr | $3,000 – $11,900 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $25 – $100/hr | $1,050 – $4,200 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $25 – $100/hr | $500 – $2,000 |
| Estimated Total Range | $4,500 – $18,100 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Lakeview Aviation, Inc is estimated to cost $4,500 – $18,100. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Lakeview Aviation, Inc 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, Lakeview Aviation, 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.
Lakeview Aviation, Inc's training fleet includes the Cessna 177B (Cardinal), Cessna 150, Piper PA-28-R200 (Arrow), and Piper PA-28-140 (Cherokee). 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 Lakeview Aviation, Inc. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, Lakeview Aviation, Inc does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.