We offer flight instruction to train Safe Pilots for the following:

​Individualized Training for:
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Private Pilot
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Instrument Rating
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Commercial Pilot
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Certified Flight Instructor
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Complex Endorsements
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High Performance Endorsements
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Spin Endorsements
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Flight Reviews
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Instrument Proficiency Checks
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Insurance Specific Checkouts
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Aircraft Transition Training
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All Cessna Single Engine Aircraft
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Cessna P210 Silver Eagle Turbine
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All Piper Single Engine Aircraft
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All Beechcraft Single Engine Aircraft
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Cirrus SR20 and SR22
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Lancair/Columbia Series Aircraft
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​All Mooney Aircraft Models​
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Bellanca Viking and 260 Series Aircraft
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Private Pilot Requirements
40 HOURS OF TOTAL FLIGHT TIME – MUST INCLUDE:
20 hours flight time with a Certified Flight Instructor, CFI including:
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3 hours of cross country flight training – 50 NM or more from Home.
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3 hours of simulated instrument training.
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3 hours of night flight training (including 1 night cross country flight – 100 NM round trip and 10 night landings to full stop).
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3 hours of test prep completed within 60 days of flight test.
10 hours of solo flight time including:
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5 hours of solo cross country flying – 150 NM with 3 landings.
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3 solo take offs and landings to a full stop at control tower airport.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
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Must be at least 17 years of age (16 to solo).
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Obtain a third class medical.
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Receive ground training from a certified instructor or take a home study course and receive an instructor sign off.
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Pass the FAA written exam.
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Pass the FAA flight exam.
Note: the times listed above are the required minimum. Most students receive their PPL with 50 – 70 hours of flight time. Completion varies with each individual’s ability to learn and the frequency of flight training.


Our Flight Instruction Rates (Hourly)
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​Private Pilot $55.00​
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In Your Own Airplane $60.00
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All Advanced Training $60.00
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Introductory Flights $120.00 (Airplane and Instructor)
Pilot Services
We can provide pilots to Ferry or Reposition your Aircraft as well as provide contract pilot services to fly your private aircraft. Contact us for an individualized quote.

Contact US
Central Minnesota Aviation LLC
Paynesville Municipal Airport (KPEX)
PO Box 285
1500 Airport Drive
Paynesville, MN 56362