Three Wing Aviation Group, LLC
Quality Score
Excellent
Base (15) + components above = 95
About
Three Wing Aviation Group is Fairfield County's premier full-service aviation center, offering world-class FBO services, jet support, flight school training, maintenance, avionics, hangar, and tie downs. Located at Igor I Sikorsky Memorial Airport (KBDR) in Stratford, CT. As a Part 61 flight school, Three Wing offers training from Private Pilot through CFI/CFII, instrument rating, and commercial certificate. The school operates a fleet of Piper aircraft and an FAA-approved AATD flight simulator.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piper PA-28-181 (Archer II) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $70 – $270/hr | $4,700 – $18,900 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $40 – $160/hr | $1,675 – $6,725 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $30 – $110/hr | $550 – $2,200 |
| Estimated Total Range | $7,000 – $27,800 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Three Wing Aviation Group, LLC is estimated to cost $7,000 – $27,800. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Three Wing Aviation Group, 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.
Yes, Three Wing Aviation Group, LLC has a Designated Pilot Examiner on staff. You can schedule your checkride directly through the school instead of finding an independent examiner on your own. In many areas DPE wait times have stretched to weeks or months, so this is worth factoring in when choosing a school.
Three Wing Aviation Group, LLC's training fleet includes the Piper PA-28-181 (Archer II), Piper PA-28-161 (Warrior II), and Piper PA-28R-200 (Arrow II). 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, Three Wing Aviation Group, LLC has the following flight training device: Precision Flight Controls CRX MAX. Ask the school which ratings the device count toward and how many hours you can log.
No, Three Wing Aviation Group, LLC does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.