Introductory Lessons
Book an introductory flight lesson and discover the joy of flying before you commit to full training.
Madison, WI · FAA Part 61
Skip the flight school.
Not the training.
Earn your private pilot certificate with a group of independent FAA-certified flight instructors, for a fraction of what a traditional flight academy charges.
- Rental, wet$150/hr
- VFR instruction$50/hr
- Open7days
- Hours7–7
Ground School
Private Pilot Ground School: 45 hours of written exam prep
Classes start on the 15th of the month: August 15, September 15, October 15 and November 15, in Madison.
Tuition$399
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001 / Why independent
Academy-quality training, without academy tuition
We're not a traditional flight academy. We're a group of independent FAA-certified flight instructors with one goal: make flying more accessible to people in the Madison area who want to learn.
You get the same training a professional flight academy provides, minus the inflated tuition and the rigid schedule. Your instructor builds your training around your goals, your timeline and when you're free to fly.
- Flexible scheduling. Learn at your own pace, any day of the week.
- One-on-one lessons. Personal instruction matched to how fast you want to go.
- Experienced CFIs. FAA-certified instructors with extensive experience.
- Honest pricing. Clear hourly rates, posted below.
002 / Training
From your first lesson to your next rating
Private Pilot Training
Full training toward your private pilot certificate, at a pace that fits your life.
Advanced Flight Instruction
Already a pilot? Add instrument (IFR) skills and learn to fly confidently in all conditions.
Airplane Rental & Dual Instruction
Rent our aircraft solo, or fly with an instructor beside you.
Time Building
Build hours toward your next certificate with a prepaid 10-hour block, fuel included.
003 / The aircraft
Train in a glass-cockpit Cessna 172N
Our Technically Advanced Aircraft (TAA) is a Cessna 172N, fully upgraded with modern avionics, advanced autopilot and navigation. The tech takes care of the workload, so you can focus on learning to fly.
- PFD / MFD
- Garmin G3X glass cockpit
- Backup
- Garmin GI 275 display
- GPS / NAV / COM
- Garmin 650XI, ADS-B In & Out
- NAV 2 / COM 2
- Garmin 215
- Transponder
- Lynx3-9000
- Weather
- SiriusXM weather & radio
- Cabin
- Tablet Wi-Fi for ForeFlight & Garmin Pilot
004 / Rates
Simple rates. No hidden fees.
Clear, all-inclusive pricing that gets you in the air.
Aircraft Rental
$150/hour
Fly our well-maintained aircraft. It's a wet rate, so fuel is included.
Time Building
$150/hour
Build your hours faster with a prepaid block. Fuel is always included.
10-hour block purchase required.
VFR Instruction
$50/hour
One-on-one Visual Flight Rules training from a Certified Flight Instructor.
Added to aircraft rental.
IFR Instruction
$55/hour
Instrument Flight Rules training to master flying in all conditions.
Added to aircraft rental.
005 / Getting started
Enrolling is simple
- Reach out. Call, email or send the quote form below.
- Talk it through. Share your goals and your schedule.
- Start flying. We guide you through each step to get you in the air.
006 / FAQ
Questions, answered
Something else on your mind? Call (608) 465-5725 or email PrivatePilotTrainingMadison@gmail.com.
Is this training recognized by the FAA?
Yes. We train under FAA Part 61 and cover the same material a flight school does.
How do I enroll?
Call or email us to talk through your goals and your schedule. We'll walk you through every step to get started.
What does it cost?
Our rates are listed above, and we offer packages to fit different budgets and goals. Contact us and we'll send a full breakdown of costs.
What aircraft do you fly?
A Technically Advanced Aircraft (TAA): a Cessna 172N fully upgraded with a Garmin G3X glass cockpit, GI 275 backup display, Garmin 650XI GPS/NAV/COM with ADS-B In and Out, Garmin 215 NAV 2/COM 2, Lynx3-9000 transponder, SiriusXM weather and radio, and onboard tablet Wi-Fi for ForeFlight and Garmin Pilot. It's a modern, safe and efficient way to train or travel.
What are your hours?
Seven days a week, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, so you can train when it suits you.
007 / Start today
Ready to fly? Get your quote.
Tell us what you'd like to learn and we'll get back to you with a plan built around you.
- Call(608) 465-5725
- EmailPrivatePilotTrainingMadison@gmail.com
- Hours7 days a week, 7 AM – 7 PM
- AreaMadison, WI and surrounding areas