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About
STL Flight Training is a Part 61 flight school located at St. Louis Downtown Airport (KCPS) in Cahokia, IL. They offer discovery flights, private pilot training, instrument rating, commercial pilot training, career pilot programs, and flight reviews. Their fleet includes Cessna 172s, Evektor Harmony aircraft, and a Redbird MCX flight simulator.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evektor SportStar (Harmony) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $95 – $370/hr | $6,500 – $25,900 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $40 – $160/hr | $1,675 – $6,725 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $30 – $110/hr | $550 – $2,200 |
| Estimated Total Range | $8,700 – $34,800 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at STL Flight Training, Inc. is estimated to cost $8,700 – $34,800. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, STL Flight Training, 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, STL Flight Training, 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.
STL Flight Training, Inc.'s training fleet includes the Cessna 172 (Skyhawk) and Evektor SportStar (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.
Yes, STL Flight Training, Inc. has the following flight training device: Redbird MCX. Ask the school which ratings the device count toward and how many hours you can log.
No, STL Flight Training, Inc. does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.