Flight Training
Whether you’re looking for a introductory flight training or instrument & commercial training, we can help.
Discovery Flight
Future Pilot Flight
Private Pilot
Instrument & Commercial
Private Pilot Ground School
Whether you dream of becoming a professional pilot, or want to fly for pure enjoyment, a Private Pilot Ground School is the first step to success. Fall 2023 ground school will take place October 23th – November 17th, Monday, Wednesday, Friday 5:00-7:00PM at Lakeland Aviation of Minocqua. The enrollment fee is $450 all materials included. Payment is required to complete enrollment process, October 9th is the last day to enroll. To enroll click “Flight Training Enrollment”, then submit information under “Get In Touch”. Lakeland Aviation will contact you to confirm enrollment. To make payment visit Lakeland Aviation of Minocqua at 1545 N Farming Rd Arbor Vitae WI 54568 during normal business hours. Please contact Lakeland Aviation with further questions!
Discovery Flight
Future Pilot Flight
Private Pilot
Instrument & Commercial
Flight Training Packages
Learning to fly is an accomplishment like no other. It’s a skill to suit a passion, a means for business or for an exciting career. Obtaining a pilot license is one of the most affordable educations you can acquire. Once you have your pilot license, it’s yours forever!
Lakeland Aviation offers training with Cessna 172s that rent for $160/hour, fuel included. The rate for a FAA certified instructor is $60/hour. So whether you’re just starting out, looking to brush up on your skills, or would like to add a rating, we’ll help you get it done!
Discovery Flight
A Discovery Flight is the first step into the exciting world of aviation. Whether you’re curious about what it’s like to fly a small airplane or have the goal of a lifelong career in aviation, taking a discovery flight at Lakeland Aviation of Minocqua will introduce you to all of the excitement that general aviation has to offer.
Cost: Determined by duration.
Future Pilot Flight
This is for the person who is reasonably certain he or she wants to pursue flight training but just wants to be sure before committing too much time, money, or effort. You and one of our FAA Certified Flight Instructors will spend 30 minutes on the ground discussing the basics of flying before going up for your first 45-minute flight. During this flight, you will actually experience executing your very first takeoff and landing.
Cost: $200
Private Pilot
Flight training includes aircraft maneuvers, navigation, emergency procedures and cross-country flight planning in preparation for passing pass the FAA private pilot’s written examination (a 60-question, multiple choice test) and a checkride with an FAA examiner.
Flying lessons can begin at any age, however, students must be at least 16 to obtain a student pilot certificate. The student pilot certificate is necessary for solo flight and requires a completed physical examination, which is also your medical certificate.
To apply for a private pilot license, students must be at least 17 years of age and have logged at least 40 hours of flight training. A minimum of 20 hours of training must be with a certified instructor, the remaining 20 can be solo. Most student pilots log 50-60 hours before they feel ready to apply for the pilot license.
*The average cost of getting a private pilot license is $8,000 to $12,000..
Cost: Determined by duration.
Instrument & Commercial
A key component to round out a pilot’s training, the instrument rating enables a pilot to fly solely by reference to the instruments. This challenging discipline of flight training prepares a pilot to fly with confidence should the weather turn, through clouds and night time variables.
Cost: Determined by duration.
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