Our training and rental fleet consists of:
- Several Piper Warriors (primary for training and rental), all equipped with Garmin GNS430 GPS
- Piper Arrow, a complex aircraft, equipped with Garmin GNS430 GPS technology
- Piper Aztec, a multi engine aircraft, high performance, equipped with Garmin GNS430 GPS.
- Three Cessna 152s and a Cessna 172 equipped with Garmin 530W (Holland airport only)
For the curious, we offer Introductory Flight Lessons, where you will fly the airplane under the guidance of one of our experienced instructors. This is an opportunity to sample what taking flying lessons would be like.
Discovery or Intro flights depends on the location.
For Holland: $100.00 For Muskegon: $115.00Requirements
Minimum flight training requirements
(Private Pilot Certificate):
Dual training (at least) 20 hours
Solo training (at least) 10 hours
Total Training 40 hours
Aircraft & Pricing
Piper Warrior – $135/hour
Piper Arrow – $175/hour
Piper Aztec – $300/hour
Non IFR certified Cessna 152s – $95/hour
IFR certified Cessna 152s – $100/hour
Cessna 172 – $145/hour
Aircraft rental
- A valid drivers license or passport
- Pilots license
- Current medical certificate (FAA doctor on site, call for appointment)
Each pilot must complete and sign a rental agreement form. A copy of relevant pilot qualifications from a logbook must also be taken and retained in the pilots file.
Private Pilot Ground School
FLYBY AIR offers a 4-week course that will prepare you to take your private pilot written exam. Class dates to announced.
Cost for the Ground School is $385, which includes all materials necessary, including a pilot logbook!
Contact us today to sign up!
231-798-2126 or email us at [email protected]
Flight scheduler
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Instructor rates
Primary $48.50/hour
Advanced $59.00/hour
Multi-instruction $69.00/hour
CFI instruction – $69.00/hour
Cost
Private Pilot knowledge test materials – varies depending on the publisher.
* Costs are approximate depending on the type of aircraft used and actual flight times.
How to get started
Discovery or Intro flight cost depends on the location. Please call (616) 392-7831 or email [email protected] for more information.
Payment
Frequently Asked Questions
How long will it take me to learn to fly?
How much will it cost me?
What are the steps in learning to fly?
What does a first solo consist of?
When your instructor decides you are ready, he/she will ask for your medical/student license, sign the back, and get out of the airplane. Then you’re off. On your first solo, you are usually instructed to make three takeoffs and (obviously) three landings.
When can I solo?
You will probably get to make your first solo flight after 10-15 hours of training. Your instructor will decide when you’re ready.
What is the flight test?
The flight test takes place during an actual flight and involves an oral question and answer session, flight planning and demonstration of flying skills. You are tested by an FAA (or designated) examiner.
When can I take my friends along?
What is the best time of the year to learn to fly?
When can I fly at night?
How do I learn to fly in the clouds?
What kind of airplane will I learn on?
What are the physical/medical requirements for flying?
How much do exams cost?
ALL other exams are $165
Ground School Information
FLYBY AIR offers a 4-week course that will prepare you to take your private pilot written exam. Class dates to be announced.
Cost for the Ground School is $385, which includes all materials necessary, including a pilot logbook!
Contact us today to sign up!
(616) 392-7831 or email us at mstumbo@