Quality Score
Good
Base (15) + components above = 66
About
Midwest Flying Service Inc. is a full-service aviation company located at Sheldon Regional Airport in Iowa. Services include charter flights, aircraft rental, flight instruction, and maintenance. Flight instruction is offered for Private Pilot, Sport Pilot, Instrument, Multi-engine, Commercial, and Instructor Ratings. A full-time A&P/IA mechanic is on staff.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 172M (Skyhawk) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $55 – $210/hr | $3,700 – $14,700 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $40 – $160/hr | $1,675 – $6,725 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $30 – $110/hr | $550 – $2,200 |
| Estimated Total Range | $5,900 – $23,600 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Midwest Flying Service, Inc. is estimated to cost $5,900 – $23,600. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Midwest Flying Service, 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, Midwest Flying Service, 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.
Midwest Flying Service, Inc. trains in the Cessna 172M (Skyhawk). Contact the school for current availability and hourly rental rates.
No flight simulators are listed for Midwest Flying Service, Inc.. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, Midwest Flying Service, Inc. does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.