Flight Training Pricing

At Heading Aviation, our pricing is simple and transparent — built around structured training, safety, and a premium, one-aircraft operation that prioritizes quality over volume.

Lewistown, MT Location

Aircraft Rental

Cessna 172 — $200 per flight hour

Flight Instruction

Instructor — $90 per hour

Flight Review

$100 per hour
Aircraft rental applies if using Heading Aviation’s airplane.

10-Hour Ground Instruction Package (Most Popular)

If you want to stay ahead, build confidence faster, and save money, this is the best option.

10 Hours of Ground Instruction — $750
(Discounted rate of $75/hour — regularly $90/hour)

Great for:
• Private Pilot ground prep
• FAA Knowledge Test preparation
• Cross-country planning
• Checkride oral exam prep
• Weather + airspace deep dives
• Syllabus-based acceleration

Students who commit to consistent ground instruction typically progress faster in the airplane — saving time and money long-term.

Instruction Outside Lewistown, MT

Instructor — $100 per hour

Travel & Accommodations

Driving — $0.70 per mile
Flying — $180 per hour flown (courtesy car shall be provided)
*Overnight stays — living accommodations shall be provided if staying overnight

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Total cost varies based on training frequency and how efficiently skills are retained. Most students finish between 50–60 flight hours. Our structured approach is designed to help you progress efficiently without unnecessary delays.

  • Yes. Ground training is essential for learning weather, regulations, airspace, navigation, and decision-making. The 10-hour ground package is designed to strengthen your knowledge and accelerate your progress in the airplane.

  • Absolutely. That said, students who fly 2–3 times per week typically retain skills better and finish faster, which often reduces overall cost.

  • Yes. A discovery flight is the best way to experience flying firsthand and see if flight training is the right fit for you.

  • We’re a focused, premium, one-aircraft training operation — which means personalized scheduling, direct communication, and structured, syllabus-driven instruction. You’re not just another name on a roster — your progress matters here.