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Private Pilot Certificate (PPL) - Madison

Begin individual ground and flight lessons at Dane County Regional Airport.

School estimates five to six months at two lessons weekly; actual hours and scheduling vary

Schedule

Individual weekday/weekend instructor booking. Discuss a regular lesson plan; office hours and ground-school dates are not full PPL cohort dates.

Location

Wisconsin Aviation, Dane County Regional Airport (KMSN) · Madison, Wisconsin

Cost

Full PPL total requires a quote. The published rate card lists aircraft separately from $65/hour primary instruction. Confirm Madison aircraft, ground study, exams, medical, equipment, insurance and additional training; hourly prices are not tuition.

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Aviation & Flight Training opportunity

About the program

Work with a primary instructor through aircraft practice, ground briefings, study assignments and progress checks. Classroom ground school is an additional option to discuss within the complete training plan.

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.

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Funding for this program

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Where to go

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Approximate program area

Madison, Wisconsin: city-level estimate, not a classroom address.

Nearby distances use this general area until a training address is verified. Locations may vary by section.

Area data: U.S. Census and GeoNames (CC BY 4.0).

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