NW Wings Aviation
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START YOUR TRAINING TODAY Whether your goal is to achieve your private pilot's license or to become a commercial pilot for a major airline, NW Wings Aviation has all the courses you need to achieve your dreams of flight.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 152/equipment/model_variant: null (/equipment/marketing_name: null) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $70 – $270/hr | $4,700 – $18,900 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $40 – $160/hr | $1,675 – $6,725 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $30 – $110/hr | $550 – $2,200 |
| Estimated Total Range | $7,000 – $27,800 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at NW Wings Aviation is estimated to cost $7,000 – $27,800. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, NW Wings 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, NW Wings 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.
NW Wings Aviation's training fleet includes the Cessna 172/equipment/model_variant: null (Skyhawk), Cessna 152/equipment/model_variant: null (/equipment/marketing_name: null), and Diamond DA42 /equipment/model_variant: null (/equipment/marketing_name: null). 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 NW Wings Aviation. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, NW Wings Aviation does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.