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About
Sweet Aviation is an FAA Part 141 certified flight school and FAA Part 135 certified charter service headquartered at Smith Field Airport in Fort Wayne, Indiana. They offer flight training for private pilot, instrument rating, commercial certificate, CFI/CFII, multi-engine, tailwheel, and helicopter add-on, as well as aircraft rental, charter flights, aircraft maintenance, and ground schools.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diamond DA20 (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $90 – $350/hr Hobbs | $6,100 – $24,500 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $45 – $170/hr | $1,775 – $7,150 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $45 – $170/hr | $850 – $3,400 |
| Estimated Total Range | $8,800 – $35,000 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Sweet Aviation, LLC is estimated to cost $8,800 – $35,000. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Sweet Aviation, LLC operates under Part 61. Training is self-paced: you and your instructor set the curriculum rather than following a pre-approved syllabus. The FAA minimum for a Private Pilot Certificate under Part 61 is 40 flight hours, though most students need 60 to 70.
No, Sweet Aviation, LLC 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.
Sweet Aviation, LLC's training fleet includes the Cirrus SR22 GTS, Cirrus SR20 G7, Diamond DA42, Diamond DA40, Diamond DA20, Cessna 172 (Skyhawk), American Champion 8KCAB (Super Decathlon), and Guimbal Cabri G2. 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, Sweet Aviation, LLC has the following flight training devices: Redbird FMX and Redbird TD2. Ask the school which ratings the devices count toward and how many hours you can log.
No, Sweet Aviation, LLC does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.