Quality Score
Excellent
Base (15) + components above = 90
About
Wings Air Charter LLC is an aviation company located at Alexander Field in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. They specialize in flight instruction, aircraft rental, aircraft charter, fractional aircraft ownership, FAA pilot examinations, aircraft hangaring, and sightseeing rides. They are a Cessna Pilot Center offering training from Sport Pilot through ATP certificates, including seaplane ratings.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 162 (Skycatcher) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $65 – $250/hr | $4,400 – $17,500 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $40 – $160/hr | $1,675 – $6,725 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $30 – $110/hr | $550 – $2,200 |
| Estimated Total Range | $6,600 – $26,400 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Wings Air Charter, LLC. is estimated to cost $6,600 – $26,400. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Wings Air Charter, 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, Wings Air Charter, 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.
Wings Air Charter, LLC.'s training fleet includes the Cessna 172SP (Skyhawk), Cessna 172 (Skyhawk), Cessna 162 (Skycatcher), Lake LA4 200 (Buccaneer), and Cessna 310R. 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 Wings Air Charter, LLC.. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, Wings Air Charter, LLC. does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.