Aviation & Flight Training
Private Pilot Certificate (PPL)
Train from zero experience through a self-paced private pilot course in Des Moines.
Schedule
Self-paced lessons, with part-time and more frequent schedules available by arrangement. Confirm instructor, aircraft and examiner availability; no fixed start or finish date.
Location
US Flight Co, Des Moines International Airport (KDSM) · Des Moines, Iowa
Cost
School estimate $11,900-$20,700, with $16,700 typical. Budget includes listed aircraft/instruction, ground study, materials and estimated medical/exam fees; confirm current rates, taxes and extra-hour costs.
Aviation & Flight Training opportunity
About the program
Combine online ground study with individual instruction, aircraft handling, navigation, night operations and test preparation. This standalone course is an entry step toward further aviation training, not the school's airline career package.
Preparation for the FAA Private Pilot Certificate (airplane); requires successful knowledge and practical tests. Not a commercial pilot qualification or permission to fly for hire, except limited regulatory exceptions.
Plan your next step
Funding for this program
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Where to go
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Approximate program area
Des Moines, Iowa: city-level estimate, not a classroom address.
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What participants will learn
- +Aircraft handling
- +Flight planning
- +Navigation
- +Aviation weather
- +Radio communication
- +Aeronautical decision-making
Who this program is for
- +Beginner flight-training route; no previous pilot certificate required
- +Airplane solo generally starts at 16; private pilot certificate at 17
- +English proficiency and applicable student-certificate, medical and security requirements; confirm with the school
Program highlights
- +Beginner aviation pathway, not a commercial qualification
- +Private pilot license (PPL) preparation
- +Individual intake; confirm availability