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Basic Flying Lessons in Vermont

If you live in Vermont and want to take basic flying lessons, there are several flight schools throughout the state that offer single-engine airplane private pilot training, which is the most basic type of flight training. Private pilot training leads to a Federal Aviation Administration private pilot license, which allows you to fly single-engine airplanes, either by yourself or with non-paying passengers.

North Ramp Aviation
- North Ramp Aviation is a full-service flight school located at Burlington International Airport (KBTV) in South Burlington, Vermont. North Ramp gives structured private pilot flight training in their fleet of Cessna 172 and Cessna 152 aircraft. They also offer an introductory or "discovery" flight before beginning private pilot training to help people decide whether flying is for them. The average cost of earning a private pilot certificate at North Ramp Aviation is $13,399.95 in the two-seat Cessna 152 and $15,289.95 in the four-seat Cessna 172. North Ramp accepts Visa, Mastercard, cash and check. The school also offers a three percent discount for prepaying $3,000.
  
  North Ramp Aviation
  
  1150 Airport Drive, Ste. 101
  
  South Burlington, VT 05403
  
  802-865-4366
  
  northrampaviation.com
Lakeview Aviation
- Lakeview Aviation offers private pilot training from its base at the Newport State Airport (KEFK) in Newport, Vermont. Lakeview gives private pilot training in a Cessna 152, which rents for $85 per hour. Private pilot flight instruction is priced separately at $35 per hour.
  
  Lakeview Aviation
  
  Airport Road
  
  Newport, VT 05855
  
  802-334-5001
  
  lakeviewaviation.com
Shelburne Flight School
- Shelburne Flight School provides private pilot training in scenic Shelburne, Vermont at Shelburne Airport (KVT8). The flight school provides private pilot training in either a two-seat Cessna 150 or a Cessna 172. The Cessna 150 rents for $95 per hour, while the Cessna 172 rents for $105 per hour. The cost of instruction is $45 per hour, regardless of aircraft. Shelburne Flight School accepts major credit cards, cash and check.
  
  Shelburne Flight School
  
  144 Airpark Road
  
  Shelburne, VT 05482
  
  802-985-2100
  
  shelburneairport.com

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