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About
NexGen Aviation is a Jeppesen Part 141 Certified Flight School based at Blue Grass Airport in Lexington, Kentucky. Founded in 2010, NexGen offers flight training for Private Pilot, Instrument, Commercial Pilot, CFI, and CFII certificates. The school operates a standardized fleet of Diamond DA-40 and DA-40 NG aircraft, all equipped with Garmin G1000 glass cockpits, plus a Redbird FMX full-motion simulator.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diamond DA40 (Diamond Star) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $115 – $460/hr | $8,100 – $32,200 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $45 – $180/hr | $1,900 – $7,550 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $25 – $100/hr | $500 – $2,000 |
| Estimated Total Range | $10,400 – $41,800 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Nexgen Aviation, LLC is estimated to cost $10,400 – $41,800. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
Yes, Nexgen Aviation, LLC 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, Nexgen Aviation, LLC 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.
Nexgen Aviation, LLC's training fleet includes the Diamond DA40 (Diamond Star) and Diamond DA40 NG (The Flagship). 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, Nexgen Aviation, LLC 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, Nexgen Aviation, LLC does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.