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About
Lewis University is a Catholic university in the Lasallian tradition located in Romeoville, Illinois, near Chicago. The Aviation and Transportation Department, part of the College of Aviation, Science and Technology, offers FAA-approved aviation education programs including degrees in Aviation Flight Technology, Aviation Administration, Aviation Maintenance Technology, Air Traffic Control Management, and Unmanned Aircraft Systems. The university has been a leader in aviation education since 1932 and operates a fleet of 56 aircraft for single and multi-engine training, including 8 Cessna 172S models with glass cockpit, at its on-campus regional airport (KLOT).
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Frequently Asked Questions
Lewis University has rental rates on file. to see full pricing and a cost estimate for your Private Pilot Certificate.
No, Lewis University 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, Lewis University 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.
Lewis University trains in the Cessna 172S (Skyhawk). Contact the school for current availability and hourly rental rates.
No flight simulators are listed for Lewis University. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, Lewis University does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.