Quality Score
Good
Base (15) + components above = 67
About
Flying Service With a Smile for Over 30 Years! We provide full FBO and flight training services to meet all of your needs, including Full Service Jet-A fueling and Full- and Self-Serve 100LL and MoGas. On-site conference room space, overnight hangaring, and provide rental coordination through our local rental office are all available.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 150 (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $60 – $240/hr | $4,200 – $16,800 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $30 – $120/hr | $1,250 – $5,050 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $30 – $120/hr | $600 – $2,400 |
| Estimated Total Range | $6,100 – $24,200 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Wausau Flying Service, Inc. is estimated to cost $6,100 – $24,200. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Wausau 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, Wausau 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.
Wausau Flying Service, Inc.'s training fleet includes the Cessna 150, Cessna 152, Cessna 172 (Skyhawk), and Boeing Stearman A75N1. 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, Wausau Flying Service, Inc. has the following flight training device: FlyThisSim. Ask the school which ratings the device count toward and how many hours you can log.
No, Wausau Flying Service, Inc. does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.