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About
Stick and Rudder is a small flight school located in Kenosha, WI. We offer training in four different aircraft at varying competitive rates. We are a very relaxed school with a couple of instructors willing to work with any budget. Our goal is to train safe, legal and quality pilots while having fun in the process.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 150M (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $45 – $180/hr | $3,200 – $12,600 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $25 – $100/hr | $1,050 – $4,200 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $25 – $100/hr | $500 – $2,000 |
| Estimated Total Range | $4,700 – $18,800 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Stick and Rudder, LLC is estimated to cost $4,700 – $18,800. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Stick and Rudder, LLC 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, Stick and Rudder, LLC 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.
Stick and Rudder, LLC's training fleet includes the Cessna 150M, Cessna 172K (Skyhawk), Bellanca 7ECA (Citabria), and Bellanca 7GCBC (Citabria). 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 Stick and Rudder, LLC. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, Stick and Rudder, LLC does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.