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Good
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About
Red Stewart Airfield in Waynesville, Ohio is dedicated to the preservation of grass roots aviation, offering flight training since 1946 with an emphasis on stick-and-rudder skills in tailwheel aircraft. Training includes Sport Pilot, Private Pilot, Instrument, Commercial, Tailwheel Transition, Glider, and Aerobatic courses.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schweizer SGS 2-33 (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $25 – $90/hr | $1,575 – $6,300 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $25 – $90/hr | $950 – $3,775 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $25 – $90/hr | $450 – $1,800 |
| Estimated Total Range | $3,000 – $11,900 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Stewart's Aircraft Service, Inc is estimated to cost $3,000 – $11,900. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Stewart's Aircraft Service, Inc 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, Stewart's Aircraft Service, Inc 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.
Stewart's Aircraft Service, Inc's training fleet includes the Piper J-3 (Cub), Aeronca 7AC (Champ), Cessna 150, Cessna 152, Piper PA-28-140 (Cherokee), Cessna 172 (Skyhawk), Champion 7GCBC (Citabria), Piper PA-28R (Arrow), Boeing PT-17, Taylorcraft BC-12D, and Schweizer SGS 2-33. 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 Stewart's Aircraft Service, Inc. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, Stewart's Aircraft Service, Inc does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.