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Excellent
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About
Romeo Aviation is a Part 61 flight school located at Cumberland Municipal Airport (KUBE) in Cumberland, WI. They offer advanced flight instruction including Private through Commercial, Instrument, Cirrus Aircraft (SR20, SR22, SR22T, Perspective), Seaplane, Tailwheel, Ski Plane, and Mountain Flying instruction.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 150 (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $50 – $200/hr | $3,500 – $14,000 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $40 – $150/hr | $1,575 – $6,300 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $40 – $150/hr | $750 – $3,000 |
| Estimated Total Range | $5,800 – $23,300 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Romeo Aviation is estimated to cost $5,800 – $23,300. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Romeo 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.
Yes, Romeo Aviation has a Designated Pilot Examiner on staff. You can schedule your checkride directly through the school instead of finding an independent examiner on your own. In many areas DPE wait times have stretched to weeks or months, so this is worth factoring in when choosing a school.
Romeo Aviation's training fleet includes the Cessna 150 and Bellanca 7GCBC (Citabria). 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 Romeo Aviation. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, Romeo Aviation does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.