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Good
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About
Sauk Valley Aviation is an FBO and flight training school located at Whiteside County Airport in Rock Falls, IL. They offer flight training, aircraft rental, and aircraft maintenance services including annual inspections and repairs.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 172N (Skyhawk) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $75 – $300/hr | $5,300 – $21,000 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $25 – $100/hr | $1,050 – $4,200 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $25 – $100/hr | $500 – $2,000 |
| Estimated Total Range | $6,800 – $27,200 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Sauk Valley Aviation is estimated to cost $6,800 – $27,200. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Sauk Valley 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, Sauk Valley 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.
Sauk Valley Aviation trains in the Cessna 172N (Skyhawk). Contact the school for current availability and hourly rental rates.
No flight simulators are listed for Sauk Valley Aviation. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, Sauk Valley Aviation does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.