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About
East meets west in Council Bluffs, Iowa. This FBO hub is a midpoint between the two coasts and operates out of the Council Bluffs Municipal Airport. It boasts a large and vibrant flight school that partners with the University of Nebraska-Omaha. Revv Council Bluffs also offers maintenance facilities, avionics and charter. Revv Council Bluffs is VA-approved so people can use their G.I. Bill for Instrument – Multi-engine Instructor training.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 150 (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $65 – $260/hr | $4,600 – $18,200 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $40 – $160/hr | $1,675 – $6,725 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $30 – $110/hr | $550 – $2,200 |
| Estimated Total Range | $6,800 – $27,100 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Revv Aviation is estimated to cost $6,800 – $27,100. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
Yes, Revv Aviation is approved for both Part 61 and Part 141 training. Part 141 uses a structured, FAA-approved curriculum with stage checks and lowers the minimum hours for a Private Pilot Certificate from 40 to 35. Part 61 is self-paced with no required syllabus. Ask the school which path fits your schedule.
No, Revv 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.
Revv Aviation's training fleet includes the Cessna 150, Cessna 172 (Skyhawk), Piper PA-28-R (Arrow), Piper PA-44 (Seminole), Piper PA-28 (Warrior), and Piper PA-28-181 (Archer). 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 Revv Aviation. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, Revv Aviation does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.
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