Quality Score
Good
Base (15) + components above = 73
About
Wings Flight Training is a FAA Part 61 and Part 141 certified flight school based at Blue Grass Airport (KLEX) in Lexington, Kentucky, with additional locations at Stuart Powell Field (KDVK) in Danville and Georgetown-Scott County Regional Airport (27K). The school offers a full range of pilot certificates and ratings including Private, Instrument, Commercial, CFI, and CFII, as well as specialized Cirrus training through its Wings Elite division. The fleet includes Cessna 172s, Aeroprakt A32s, a Cirrus SR22, and a Cessna 150, supported by advanced flight simulators. Wings Flight Training also provides aircraft maintenance, aircraft rental, and financing options for students.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 172N (Skyhawk) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $95 – $370/hr | $6,500 – $25,900 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $45 – $185/hr | $1,925 – $7,725 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $45 – $185/hr | $925 – $3,675 |
| Estimated Total Range | $9,300 – $37,300 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Wings Flight Training is estimated to cost $9,300 – $37,300. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
Yes, Wings Flight Training 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 Training 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 Training's training fleet includes the Cessna 172N (Skyhawk), Cirrus SR22, Aeroprakt A-22, and Cessna 150M. 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 Training has the following flight training devices: Precision Flight Controls Modular Flight Deck and Redbird FMX. Ask the school which ratings the devices count toward and how many hours you can log.
No, Wings Flight Training does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.