Details and rates

At Blue Skies Flight Training, we provide high quality, personalized instruction tailored to each student’s goals. Whether you’re working toward your private pilot license, instrument rating, or commercial license, you’ll receive full training from start to finish. We provide our aircraft for your training or have the option to train in your own plane. Blue Skies is based at Williston Regional Airport (X60), where we can provide the best scheduling flexibility and accommodate the most students. For students who are unable to travel, we are also available to fly to your home airport within a 50 mile radius of Williston. A travel fee and fuel surcharge will apply. Our programs emphasize safety, real world flight experience, and thorough preparation for the FAA Practical Exam. We also conduct ground school start to finish which includes oral and written test prep. Regardless of your experience level, you can expect proper guidance and hands on training to build your skills and confidence in the air.

Private Pilot License (PPL)

• Go from no flight time, to a fully legal pilot.

• Flight planning and navigation training.

• Emergency procedures and safety drills.

• Full Pre-solo and post-solo phase training.

• Ground school with oral and written test preparation.

Instrument Rating (IR)

• Build on your Private Pilot skills to fly safely in the clouds.
  
  

• Master IFR flight planning, navigation, and clearances.
  
  

• Train with full and partial panel procedures for reliability and safety.
  
  

• Learn to handle in flight weather, holds, and instrument approaches.
  
  

• Emergency procedures tailored to IFR conditions.
  
  

• Ground school with oral and written test preparation.

Commercial Pilot Training (CPL)

• Have the ability to get paid to Fly!

• Gain the skills and hours needed for a professional flying career.

• Advanced maneuvers, cross country flights, and proficiency training.

• Build confidence, precision, and readiness for paid pilot opportunities.

• Ground school with oral and written test preparation.

Discovery Flight

• 30+ minute intro flight available at your convenience. 

• Perfect for beginners interested in aviation.

• Hands on experience with a certified flight instructor.

Aircraft Rental: $150 per hour

Flight Instruction In Our Aircraft: $55 per hour

Flight Instruction In Your Aircraft: $75 per hour

Ground Training: $50 per hour 

Discovery Flight: ($149) $99