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About
WINGS Flight School is a Part 61 and Part 141 certified flight school located at Nut Tree Airport (KVCB) in Vacaville, CA. Founded in 2009, WINGS offers training for Private Pilot, Instrument Rating, Commercial Pilot, Multi-Engine, CFI, CFII, and MEI certificates. The school operates a large fleet of Cessna 172s and simulators, and is VA approved.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 150G (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $65 – $250/hr | $4,400 – $17,600 |
| 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 – $26,600 | ||
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Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at WINGS Flight School is estimated to cost $6,600 – $26,600. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
Yes, WINGS Flight School is approved for both Part 61 and Part 141 training. Part 141 uses a structured, FAA-approved curriculum with stage checks and lowers the minimum hours for a Private Pilot Certificate from 40 to 35. Part 61 is self-paced with no required syllabus. Ask the school which path fits your schedule.
No, WINGS Flight School 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.
WINGS Flight School's training fleet includes the Cessna 172SP (Skyhawk), Cessna 172M (Skyhawk), Cessna 172N, and Cessna 150G. 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, WINGS Flight School has the following flight training devices: Unknown DCX-MAX and Unknown CR-12. Ask the school which ratings the devices count toward and how many hours you can log.
No, WINGS Flight School does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.
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