Quality Score
Good
Base (15) + components above = 71
About
Western South Dakota's premier flight training and rental facility offering private through ATP training, complex, high-performance, tailwheel, instrument, and multi-engine courses. Fleet of diverse aircraft available for training and rental. Also offering aerial tours of the Black Hills, Mt. Rushmore, and the Badlands.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellanca 8KCAB (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $110 – $430/hr | $7,500 – $30,100 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $40 – $160/hr | $1,675 – $6,725 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $30 – $110/hr | $550 – $2,200 |
| Estimated Total Range | $9,800 – $39,000 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Plane Training is estimated to cost $9,800 – $39,000. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Plane Training 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, Plane Training 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.
Plane Training's training fleet includes the Piper PA-28-181 (Archer III), Piper PA-28-151 (Warrior), Piper PA-28-161 (Archer), Bellanca 8KCAB, and Piper PA-28-161 (Warrior II). 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 Plane Training. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, Plane Training does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.