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About
Riggin Flight Service is a Part 61 flight school in Madison, South Dakota with over 75 years of experience training pilots from private pilot through ATP. With a fleet of 30+ aircraft, on-site A&P mechanics, an on-site Designated Pilot Examiner, and a PSI Testing Center, Riggin offers career pilot programs, instrument rating, commercial certificate, multi-engine rating, CFI/CFII/MEI training, agricultural pilot training, and more.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Riggin Flight Service has rental rates on file. to see full pricing and a cost estimate for your Private Pilot Certificate.
No, Riggin Flight Service 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, Riggin Flight Service 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.
Riggin Flight Service's training fleet includes the Piper PA-28-140 (Cherokee 140), Cessna 150, Cessna 172 (Skyhawk), Piper PA-23 (Apache), Piper PA-18 (Super Cub), and Call Air A9. 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 Riggin Flight Service. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, Riggin Flight Service does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.