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About
Newport Aviation is a boutique FAA Part 61 flight school located at Newport State Airport (KUUU) in Middletown, Rhode Island. Founded by Heather Corson, the school offers personalized flight training including Private Pilot, Instrument Rating, Commercial Pilot, CFI, and CFII programs, as well as discovery flights and aircraft rental. Newport Aviation is known for its accelerated training programs, individualized instruction, and scenic flying environment over Aquidneck Island and Narragansett Bay.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piper PA-28-161 (Warrior II) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $80 – $320/hr | $5,600 – $22,400 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $40 – $160/hr | $1,675 – $6,725 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $30 – $110/hr | $550 – $2,200 |
| Estimated Total Range | $7,800 – $31,300 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Newport Aviation is estimated to cost $7,800 – $31,300. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Newport 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, Newport 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.
Newport Aviation's training fleet includes the Piper PA-28-161 (Warrior II) and Piper PA-28-151 (Warrior). 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 Newport Aviation. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, Newport Aviation does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.