Quality Score
69
Good
Training Costs
25/25No fuel surcharge · Pricing published
DPE Availability
0/19No DPE on staff
Onsite Maintenance
19/19Maintenance performed onsite
Key Staff Credentials
3/11CFI on staff
Fleet Quality & Size
4/811 aircraft, no WAAS/EFIS/glass avionics listed
Website Transparency
3/3Description, Website listed
Base (15) + components above = 69
About
Lakes Area Aviation offers high quality and safe aviation services and instruction, striving to remain affordable for anyone with a passion for aviation. Based at Little Falls/Morrison County Airport in Minnesota and Platte Valley Airpark in Colorado, they offer a wide variety of ratings, endorsements, and aviation experiences including accelerated training programs, helicopter training, scenic flights, and specialized training.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
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| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 150 (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $60 – $230/hr | $4,000 – $16,100 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $30 – $120/hr | $1,250 – $5,050 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $30 – $120/hr | $600 – $2,400 |
| Estimated Total Range | $5,900 – $23,500 | ||
Instruction Rates
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Flight Instruction$30 – $120/hr
Ground Instruction$30 – $120/hr