Quality Score
Fair
Base (15) + components above = 64
About
Where to Find Us: May through October we are located at Cushing Field Airport (0C8) in Sheridan, IL. November through April we are located at Morris Municipal Airport (CO9) in Morris, IL. Any questions, please call Larry at 630-390-5024
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evektor Sportstar Plus (Sportstar Plus) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $80 – $310/hr | $5,400 – $21,700 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $25 – $100/hr | $1,050 – $4,200 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $25 – $100/hr | $500 – $2,000 |
| Estimated Total Range | $7,000 – $27,900 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Sport Pilot Chicago is estimated to cost $7,000 – $27,900. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Sport Pilot Chicago 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, Sport Pilot Chicago 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.
Sport Pilot Chicago's training fleet includes the Evektor Sportstar Plus (Sportstar Plus), Evektor Sportstar SL (Sportstar SL), and Evektor Harmony. 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 Sport Pilot Chicago. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, Sport Pilot Chicago does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.