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About
Founded in 1968, Storm Flying Service has been serving the Webster City community and surrounding area for almost 50 years. Locally owned and operated, Storm Flying Service provides a variety of flight services including charter, flight instruction, and aerial application.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piper PA-28 (Warrior) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $60 – $240/hr | $4,200 – $16,800 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $40 – $160/hr | $1,675 – $6,725 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $30 – $110/hr | $550 – $2,200 |
| Estimated Total Range | $6,400 – $25,700 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Storm Flying Service, Inc. is estimated to cost $6,400 – $25,700. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Storm Flying 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, Storm Flying 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.
Storm Flying Service, Inc.'s training fleet includes the Piper PA-28 (Warrior), Piper PA-28 (Archer), Piper PA-28R (Arrow), Piper PA-32 (Lance), and Piper PA-31 (Navajo). 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 Storm Flying Service, Inc.. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, Storm Flying Service, Inc. does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.