Why train with us?

We have the newest, most diverse, and most advanced fleet of training/rental aircraft and simulators of any flight school in Idaho. Over 30 pilots have earned ratings through us in the past 12 months, with an extremely high pass rate. Compare us to any other school in the area, these results demonstrate the effectiveness of our training methods.

 

The aircraft that we regularly use for private pilot training are our RV12, Piper Archer and our Cessna 172,. We encourage you to try out each one to see which plane suits you best. These aircraft have trained hundreds of pilots in Idaho to fly.

 

How much does it cost to get a private pilot certificate?

Many schools will show you a cost breakdown that adds up to around $5000 to $7000. That is very deceptive because it is an unrealistic amount that assumes a student can finish in the minimum hours, doesn't include monthly dues or sign up fees, and does not include any instructor time on the ground. While we have recently had students finish for less than $6000, we like to give a more conservative estimate of $8,000 to $11,000 for the certificate. Some students learn quicker than others, and preparedness and frequency of flight lessons have a great impact on the total cost of your training. The best indicator of how much a license will cost at a particular school is to find out how much the last five or so students spent on their training.

 

Why should you train at Boise instead of a smaller airport like Caldwell? Part 61 vs. 141:What Part 141 schools won't tell you.

Even though the airspace at the Boise Airport is technically more complex, you will quickly feel right at home here. The combination of weather, traffic, excellent air traffic controllers, and great services make Boise an ideal learning airport. Pilots that learn to fly at smaller airport tend to avoid flying in airspace where they will have to communicate with air traffic controllers, which substantially limits their choice of destinations. If you learn to fly at Boise, you will be comfortable not only at home, but at airports such as Portland or Salt Lake too.

 

What is involved in private pilot training?

AOPA has a great webpage that will answer most of you questions. While you are there, be sure to sign up for the free six month student pilot membership and apply for the $5000 scholarship.

 

What can I use to study for the knowledge requirements?

We have complete private pilot kits available for you to purchase at a discount when you start your training.