Quality Score
Fair
Base (15) + components above = 62
About
Livingston Aviation is a full service FBO and flight training school located at Waterloo Regional Airport in Waterloo, IA. They offer flight training up to CFI, multi-engine rating, and ATP, as well as FBO services, aircraft maintenance, and aircraft sales.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 152 (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $45 – $180/hr | $3,200 – $12,700 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $25 – $90/hr | $950 – $3,775 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $25 – $90/hr | $450 – $1,800 |
| Estimated Total Range | $4,600 – $18,300 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Livingston Aviation, Inc is estimated to cost $4,600 – $18,300. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Livingston 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, Livingston 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.
Livingston Aviation, Inc's training fleet includes the Piper PA-28-181 (Archer) and Cessna 152. 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 Livingston Aviation, Inc. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, Livingston Aviation, Inc does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.