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About
Whether you’re looking for your private pilot’s certificate, professional ratings, or even certification as a flight instructor, Lanier Flight Center offers everything you need for success. As a Cessna Pilot Center 141 and 61 school, our top-level instructors assure you of an efficient, comprehensive, and safe learning environment. Our Simulators include: Alsim Al172 AATD Simulator and Precision Flight Controls DCS-MAX AATD Simulator Lanier Aircraft Maintenance: Textron Aviation Authorized Service Center for Cessna and Beechcraft Piston Aircraft.
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Lanier Flight Center has rental rates on file. to see full pricing and a cost estimate for your Private Pilot Certificate.
Yes, Lanier Flight Center 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.
Yes, Lanier Flight Center has a Designated Pilot Examiner on staff. You can schedule your checkride directly through the school instead of finding an independent examiner on your own. In many areas DPE wait times have stretched to weeks or months, so this is worth factoring in when choosing a school.
Lanier Flight Center's training fleet includes the Pipistrel Alpha Trainer, Cessna 172S (Skyhawk), Cessna 172SP (Skyhawk), Cessna 172R (Skyhawk), Cessna 150L, Piper PA-44-180 (Seminole), Cirrus SR20 G6, and Pipistrel Sinus Max (Sinus Max). 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, Lanier Flight Center has the following flight training devices: Precision Flight Controls DCX MAX and Alsim AL172 MKII. Ask the school which ratings the devices count toward and how many hours you can log.
No, Lanier Flight Center does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.