Quality Score
Very Good
Base (15) + components above = 78
About
New Horizons Aviation is a flight school located at Goshen Municipal Airport in Goshen, Indiana, offering flight training from private pilot through CFI/CFII, aircraft rentals, discovery flights, a Redbird FMX full-motion simulator, and an on-site FAA Knowledge Testing Center.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 152 (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $65 – $260/hr | $4,500 – $18,100 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $20 – $80/hr | $850 – $3,350 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $20 – $80/hr | $400 – $1,600 |
| Estimated Total Range | $5,800 – $23,000 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at New Horizons Aviation is estimated to cost $5,800 – $23,000. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, New Horizons Aviation 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, New Horizons 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.
New Horizons Aviation's training fleet includes the Cessna 152, Cessna 172 (Skyhawk), Diamond DA40 (Star), and Piper PA-28-180 (Cherokee). 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, New Horizons Aviation has the following flight training device: Redbird FMX. Ask the school which ratings the device count toward and how many hours you can log.
No, New Horizons Aviation does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.