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About
Old School Aircraft LLC offers affordable flight training and airplane rental at McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport in Jackson, TN. Train for your private through commercial license on your schedule under FAA Part 61 and Part 141 rules.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 150L (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $70 – $270/hr | $4,700 – $18,900 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $30 – $120/hr | $1,250 – $5,050 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $30 – $120/hr | $600 – $2,400 |
| Estimated Total Range | $6,600 – $26,300 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Old School Aircraft, LLC is estimated to cost $6,600 – $26,300. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
Yes, Old School Aircraft, 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.
Yes, Old School Aircraft, LLC has a Designated Pilot Examiner on staff. You can schedule your checkride directly through the school instead of finding an independent examiner on your own. In many areas DPE wait times have stretched to weeks or months, so this is worth factoring in when choosing a school.
Old School Aircraft, LLC's training fleet includes the Cessna 150L, Cessna 150F, Cessna 172L (Skyhawk), Piper PA-28-180 (Cherokee), and Cessna 182 (Skylane). 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 Old School Aircraft, LLC. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, Old School Aircraft, LLC does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.