Quality Score
73
Good
Training Costs
25/25No fuel surcharge · Pricing published · Cheaper than most at this airport (+10)
DPE Availability
0/19No DPE on staff
Onsite Maintenance
19/19Maintenance performed onsite
Key Staff Credentials
3/11CFI on staff
Fleet Quality & Size
8/815 aircraft, WAAS/EFIS/glass avionics
Website Transparency
3/3Description, Website listed
Base (15) + components above = 73
About
Biggest Little Flight School is a Part 61 flight school based at Reno Tahoe International Airport (KRNO) in Reno, Nevada. We offer primary and advanced flight training including Private Pilot, Instrument, Commercial, and CFI ratings. Our fleet features ten Cessna 172s equipped with Avidyne and Garmin avionics, Aspen glass PFDs, ADS-B in/out, and terrain awareness systems. We also have a Piper Arrow, Piper Cherokee 180, Piper Twin Comanche, and a Pipistrel Alpha Trainer. In-house A&P/IA maintenance ensures high aircraft availability. An AATD simulator is available for instrument and commercial training.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
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| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pipistrel Alpha (Alpha Trainer) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $80 – $310/hr | $5,400 – $21,700 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $35 – $140/hr | $1,475 – $5,875 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $35 – $140/hr | $700 – $2,800 |
| Estimated Total Range | $7,600 – $30,400 | ||
Instruction Rates
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Flight Instruction$35 – $140/hr
Ground Instruction$35 – $140/hr
CFI Training$40 – $160/hr