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Very Good
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About
St. Charles Flying Service is a FAA Certified Part 141 and Part 61 flight school located at St. Charles County Airport (KSET) near St. Louis, MO. Established in 1968, they offer flight training from Sport Pilot through ATP, multi-engine ratings, CFI/CFII, instrument, commercial, and tailwheel endorsements. The school also provides full-service aircraft maintenance, aircraft rentals, and ground school courses.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 152 (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $85 – $335/hr | $5,900 – $23,500 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $40 – $150/hr | $1,575 – $6,300 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $40 – $150/hr | $750 – $3,000 |
| Estimated Total Range | $8,200 – $32,800 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at St. Charles Flying Service is estimated to cost $8,200 – $32,800. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
Yes, St. Charles Flying Service 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.
No, St. Charles Flying 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.
St. Charles Flying Service's training fleet includes the Piper J-3 (Cub), Cessna 152, Cessna 172N (Skyhawk), Cessna 172P (Skyhawk), Cessna 182RG (Skylane RG), Beechcraft 76 (Duchess), and Cessna 310R. 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 St. Charles Flying Service. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, St. Charles Flying Service does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.