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About
MacAir Aviation is a full-service FBO, premier flight training school, and aero club located at Lewis A. Jackson-Greene County Airport (KGDK) near Xenia, Ohio. They offer FAA Part 141 and Part 61 flight training, aircraft rentals, Cirrus training, aircraft maintenance, and FBO services.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 152 (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $60 – $230/hr | $4,000 – $16,100 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $40 – $160/hr | $1,675 – $6,725 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $30 – $110/hr | $550 – $2,200 |
| Estimated Total Range | $6,300 – $25,000 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at MacAir Aviation is estimated to cost $6,300 – $25,000. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
Yes, MacAir Aviation 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, MacAir Aviation 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.
MacAir Aviation's training fleet includes the Cessna 152, Piper PA-28-151 (Warrior), Piper PA-28-161 (Warrior II), Piper PA-28-181 (Archer II), Piper PA-28R-201 (Arrow III), Piper PA-28RT-201 (Arrow IV), Cirrus SR22 G3, Cirrus SR22 G2, Cirrus SR22 G1, American Champion 8KCAB (Decathlon), Piper PA-34-200 (Seneca), Piper PA-23-250 (Aztec), and Cessna 207. 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, MacAir Aviation has the following flight training device: Redbird AATD. Ask the school which ratings the device count toward and how many hours you can log.
No, MacAir Aviation does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.