Quality Score
Good
Base (15) + components above = 76
About
Prairie Air Service, Inc. is a small, family-owned flight school located in the Wichita, Kansas area, specializing in affordable and high quality multi-engine, ATP, and multi-engine instrument instruction. Single engine flight training from private pilot through flight instructor is also offered. All multi-engine instruction is given by Herb Pello, the school's owner, an ATP, A&P mechanic, and aeronautical engineer with over 22,700 hours of experience.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 150 (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $25 – $95/hr | $1,650 – $6,625 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $15 – $60/hr | $625 – $2,525 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $15 – $60/hr | $300 – $1,200 |
| Estimated Total Range | $2,600 – $10,400 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Prairie Air Service, Inc. is estimated to cost $2,600 – $10,400. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Prairie Air Service, Inc. 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, Prairie Air Service, Inc. 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.
Prairie Air Service, Inc.'s training fleet includes the Piper PA-23-160 (Apache), Piper PA-28R-180 (Arrow), Cessna 172 (Skyhawk), and Cessna 150. 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, Prairie Air Service, Inc. has the following flight training device: ATC 610. Ask the school which ratings the device count toward and how many hours you can log.
No, Prairie Air Service, Inc. does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.