Quality Score
Good
Base (15) + components above = 69
About
North Iowa Air Service is a full-service FBO at the Mason City Municipal Airport in Mason City, Iowa, offering Air Charter, Aircraft Rental, Aircraft Maintenance, Aircraft Management, Aircraft Sales, Flight Instruction, and more. Serving the Mason City / Clear Lake area since 2001.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piper PA-28-140 (Cherokee) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $80 – $310/hr | $5,400 – $21,700 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $40 – $160/hr | $1,675 – $6,725 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $30 – $110/hr | $550 – $2,200 |
| Estimated Total Range | $7,700 – $30,600 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at North Iowa Air Service is estimated to cost $7,700 – $30,600. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, North Iowa Air Service 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, North Iowa Air Service 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.
North Iowa Air Service's training fleet includes the Piper PA-28-140 (Cherokee), Piper PA-28-151 (Warrior), and Piper PA-28-180 (Cherokee 180). 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 North Iowa Air Service. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, North Iowa Air Service does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.