Central Wisconsin Aviation, Inc.
400 CWA Drive
Mosinee, WI 54455
Phone 715-693-6111
Fax 715-693-4888
Flight School Information
General Information
Central Wisconsin Aviation, Inc. Operates a 2002 cessna skyhawk for instruction
and rental.
We have an experienced full time instructor to help reach your goals. The minimum
number of hours required for a private pilots license is 40 hours. The cessna 172's
cost is $100.00 an hour. Instructions costs $21.00 an hour. An estimate for overall
cost to obtain the private pilots license is $5,500-$6,000. Financing and discounted
block rates are available. A formal ground school is not required although we will
have one available once a year.
The Central Wisconsin Airport makes for an excellent training environment with the
control tower. An introductory flight is a great way to give flying the airplane
yourself a try for only $49.00. Please stop in or call (715) 693-6111 to schedule
an introductory flight or have your questions answered.
Private Pilot Certificate
Obtaining a private pilots certificate allows you to fly
an airplane and carry passengers and baggage. Although operating expenses may be
equally shared with your passengers, you may not fly for "compensation or hire."
The certificate is sent to you by the FAA upon satisfactory completion of your training
program, a knowledge test, and a practical test.
Student Pilot Certificate
Your must be at least 16 years of age to receive a student pilot certificate. You
must undergo a routine medical examination that may only be administered by FAA-designated
doctors called aviation medical examiners. A third class medical certificate is
valid for 3 years if the date of the examination was before your 40th birthday,
or 2 years if the date of the examination was on or after your 40th birthday. Even
if you have a physical handicap, medical certificates can be issued in many cases.
Operation limitations may be imposed depending upon the nature of the disability.
A student pilot certificate is required before you can solo.
Requirements To Obtain a Private
Pilot Certificate
Be at least 17 years of age.
Be able to read, speak, write and converse
fluently in English.
Obtain at least a third-class FAA medical certificate/student pilot certificate.
Pass the private pilot knowledge test with a score of 70% or better.
Successfully complete a practical (flight) test which will be given as a final exam
by an FAA designated examiner.