Cessna 150 Aerobat - N6042J
$115 per hour aircraft rental fee
The Cessna 150 Aerobat is an exceptional trainer aircraft for beginner pilots, offering a perfect blend of durability, simplicity, and performance. With its reliable Continental O-200-A engine, the Aerobat provides stable and predictable flight characteristics, making it ideal for new pilots learning the basics. The high-wing design ensures excellent visibility and easy handling, while the robust all-metal construction can withstand the rigors of repeated training flights. Additionally, the Aerobat's capability to perform basic aerobatic maneuvers allows students to experience advanced flying techniques early in their training. Its straightforward cockpit and dual controls make it an excellent choice for flight schools and personal training, ensuring a safe and enjoyable learning experience for aspiring aviators.
Cessna 172H - N8484G
$145 per hour aircraft rental fee
Learn to fly in our Cessna 172H, a true classic that continues to set the standard for safe, dependable flight training. Powered by a smooth-running Continental O-300 engine, this aircraft delivers reliable performance and forgiving handling — perfect for building confidence in the cockpit.
Equipped with a basic instrument panel, our 172H provides the ideal environment to master stick-and-rudder flying skills before transitioning to more advanced avionics. Students appreciate its stable flight characteristics and excellent visibility, making every lesson efficient and enjoyable.
Cessna 172N - N708TE
$165 per hour aircraft rental fee
Experience flight training in our Cessna 172, one of the most trusted and proven training aircraft in the world — now upgraded for modern performance and reliability.
Our 172 features a 180 horsepower engine, giving you extra climb performance and smooth handling, perfect for both student pilots and advanced training. Equipped with dual Garmin G5 electronic flight instruments and a Garmin 420W GPS, you’ll train on the latest glass panel technology while still gaining the stick-and-rudder skills every pilot needs.
CR-12 AATD - Simulator
$75 per hour simulator rental fee
Now available at Aileron Aviation is the full-feature Advanced Aviation Training Device ("AATD") model CR-12 from Precision Flight Controls. This AATD can be configured for 40 different aircraft, and best of all, the FAA approves logging time! This represents a significant cost savings for private, instrument, commercial and ATP students as well as for instrument pilots needing to maintain instrument proficiency.
The simulator also provides the ability to create challenging scenarios, otherwise impractical or too dangerous for actual flight. What's it like flying an instrument approach to minimums into Aspen, Colorado with ice on the wings? What about an electrical failure en-route when the ceiling is 1,000 feet? Or flight into a thunderstorm? Experience these real situations from the safety of the flight simulator and with help from a seasoned instructor.