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Very Good
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About
Silverhawk Aviation Academy is Idaho's only FAA-approved Part 141 flight school offering both airplane and helicopter training. Established in 1998, Silverhawk provides structured, proven pathways from first flight through professional certification, with one-on-one instruction from certified flight instructors and an on-site maintenance team. Located at Caldwell Executive Airport in Caldwell, Idaho.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 172 (Skyhawk) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $115 – $460/hr | $8,100 – $32,200 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $30 – $110/hr | $1,150 – $4,625 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $30 – $110/hr | $550 – $2,200 |
| Estimated Total Range | $9,800 – $39,000 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Silverhawk Aviation Academy is estimated to cost $9,800 – $39,000. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
Yes, Silverhawk Aviation Academy 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.
Yes, Silverhawk Aviation Academy 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.
Silverhawk Aviation Academy's training fleet includes the Robinson R22 Beta II, Robinson R44 Raven I, Robinson R66, Cessna 172 (Skyhawk), Cessna 172RG, Cessna 177 (Cardinal), and Piper PA-44 (Seminole). 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.
Yes, Silverhawk Aviation Academy has the following flight training device: Redbird FMX. Ask the school which ratings the device count toward and how many hours you can log.
No, Silverhawk Aviation Academy does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.