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About
Region Flyers is an FAA approved Part 141 flight school based in Valparaiso, IN and Lansing, IL offering flight training from private pilot through ATP, including instrument, commercial, multi-engine, CFI, and aerobatic instruction.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 150L (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $65 – $260/hr | $4,500 – $18,100 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $25 – $100/hr | $1,050 – $4,200 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $25 – $100/hr | $500 – $2,000 |
| Estimated Total Range | $6,100 – $24,300 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Region Flyers is estimated to cost $6,100 – $24,300. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Region Flyers 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, Region Flyers 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.
Region Flyers's training fleet includes the Cessna 172N (Skyhawk), Piper PA-28-161 (Warrior II), Piper PA-28R-201 (Arrow III), Piper PA-23-235, Piper PA-23-150, Cessna 150L, Champion 7EC (Champ), and American Champion 8KCAB (Super Decathlon). 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 Region Flyers. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, Region Flyers does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.