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About
Red Cloud Aviation is a veteran-owned Part 145 Certified Repair Station at Shawnee Regional Airport offering flight instruction (Part 61), aircraft rentals, avionics installation and repair, airframe and powerplant maintenance, aircraft restoration, and aircraft sales and brokerage.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Champion 7ECA (Citabria) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $75 – $290/hr | $5,100 – $20,300 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $40 – $160/hr | $1,675 – $6,725 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $30 – $110/hr | $550 – $2,200 |
| Estimated Total Range | $7,300 – $29,200 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Red Cloud Aviation is estimated to cost $7,300 – $29,200. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Red Cloud 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, Red Cloud 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.
Red Cloud Aviation's training fleet includes the Cessna 172 (Skyhawk), Champion 7ECA (Citabria), and Beechcraft B24R (Sierra). 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 Red Cloud Aviation. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, Red Cloud Aviation does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.