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Premier Flight Center is the foremost flight training school in the Southwest Missouri area. Located at the Springfield-Branson National Airport, we offer programs for anyone interested in starting a professional aviation career, flying for business or for pleasure. Our courses from Private, Instrument, Commercial or Instructor can, if needed, be conducted at an accelerated pace. Interested in learning how to fly? Schedule your Introductory Flight Lesson today with Premier Flight Center! Flight Training can be easy, cost effective, and more fulfilling than you ever imagined! Our typical Introductory Flight Lesson is an hour and includes introduction and familiarization, pre-flight with an instructor, a half hour flight where you’ll have the opportunity to get your hands on the controls, learn some maneuvers, and ask as many questions as you can think of! Introductory Flight Lesson: $200
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Premier Flight Center has rental rates on file. to see full pricing and a cost estimate for your Private Pilot Certificate.
Yes, Premier Flight Center is an FAA-approved Part 141 school. Training follows a structured curriculum with stage checks built in. The FAA minimum for a Private Pilot Certificate under Part 141 is 35 flight hours, though most students take longer.
No, Premier Flight Center 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.
Premier Flight Center's training fleet includes the Piper PA-28-161 (Warrior), Piper PA-28-181 (Archer), Piper PA-44-180 (Seminole), and Piper PA-28-181 (Archer TX). 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, Premier Flight Center has the following flight training device: Redbird FMX. Ask the school which ratings the device count toward and how many hours you can log.
No, Premier Flight Center does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.
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