Quality Score
51
Fair
Training Costs
25/25No fuel surcharge · Pricing published
DPE Availability
0/19No DPE on staff
Onsite Maintenance
0/19No onsite maintenance
Key Staff Credentials
0/11No qualifying credentials found
Fleet Quality & Size
8/88 aircraft, WAAS/EFIS/glass avionics
Website Transparency
3/3Description, Website listed
Base (15) + components above = 51
About
Cardinal Wings Aviation is Louisville's premier flight training provider and the only Cirrus Certified Training Center serving the Louisville, KY area. Located at Bowman Field (KLOU), CWA offers primary and advanced instruction in airplanes and helicopters, including private, instrument, commercial, multi-engine, CFI/CFII, and helicopter flight training. The fleet includes Cessna 172s, Cirrus SR20 and SR22s, Robinson R-22, and Robinson R-44. Additional services include aircraft rental, discovery flights, aircraft shared ownership, aircraft management, sales and acquisitions, and helicopter tours.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
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| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 172M (Skyhawk) (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
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