Quality Score
76
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
8/11ATP, CFI on staff
Fleet Quality & Size
6/84 aircraft, WAAS/EFIS/glass avionics
Website Transparency
3/3Description, Website listed
Base (15) + components above = 76
About
Prairie Air Service, Inc. is a small, family-owned flight school located in the Wichita, Kansas area, specializing in affordable and high quality multi-engine, ATP, and multi-engine instrument instruction. Single engine flight training from private pilot through flight instructor is also offered. All multi-engine instruction is given by Herb Pello, the school's owner, an ATP, A&P mechanic, and aeronautical engineer with over 22,700 hours of experience.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
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| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 150 (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $25 – $95/hr | $1,650 – $6,625 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $15 – $60/hr | $625 – $2,525 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $15 – $60/hr | $300 – $1,200 |
| Estimated Total Range | $2,600 – $10,400 | ||
Instruction Rates
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Flight Instruction$15 – $60/hr
Ground Instruction$15 – $60/hr
CFI Training$20 – $70/hr