Learn To Fly

Learn to fly with Bernadt Aviation,a flight school that operates in Southeast Nebraska. We provide top notch flight instruction with the advantage of a smaller airport.

Bernadt Aviation now provides IFR Instruction.
 

Rent a Plane

Coconut, a 1970 Cessna 150K airplane,
can be rented for $137 per hour.

Instruction with Bruce (both ground and air)
is $50 per hour.

Students need to register on the site, and once approved, you will have access to scheduling information as well as downloadable instruction materials.

Before Starting Flight School:

https://medxpress.faa.gov/medxpress/ 
Fill out form 3rd class 8500-8

https://www.faa.gov/pilots/amelocator
Find an examiner near you, make an appointment and save the Confirmation Number.

https://iacra.faa.gov/IACRA/Default.aspx
Complete form 8710.
You will need to call Bruce at 402-326-0360 to complete form 8710.

Bernadt Aviation will need a copy of your birth certificate and driver's license for the background check.

 

Learn to fly step 1

 Ground instruction.

Learn to fly step 2

Air instruction, with Bruce Bernadt, 
in a 1970 Cessna 150K
(affectionately known as Coconut).

What does it cost to get a 
Private Pilot License?

Estimated Cost for Private Pilot License 
(Based on 50 Hours*)

Plane Rental	$6850.00
Flight Instruction (25 Hours)	$1,500.00
Study Material Books	$800.00
Knowledge Test	$200.00
Flight Proficiency Test	$700.00
Total Estimated Cost:	$10,050.00

*50 hours is an average. The actual cost is dependent upon each individual's time commitment. 

Why Bernadt Aviation?

• Affordable Plane Rental 
  We do not require Renter's Insurance (Annual savings: $900)
• Plane Access 24/7
• Easy Scheduling
  Once accepted as a student, you will have access to various important documents you can download and  the scheduling calendar so you can schedule Plane Rental and Flight Instruction online at your convenience.
• On Line Flight Instruction
  We have partnered with an accredited school that provides on-line instruction. This will save you $2000
• Discovery Flight Available
  Bruce will take you on a discovery flight to help you decide if flight school is for you! 

Biannual Flight Review

To keep your private and commercial pilot's license current, you must have your FAR 61.56(a) and FAR61.56(c) every 2 years. This includes 1 hour of flight training and 1 hour of ground training. You must have a current medical certificate to obtain this endorsement. We provide this service for a $100 fee.

Other Endorsements and Ratings

• Tail Wheel Endorsement
• High Performance Endorsement
• Complex Endorsement
• Commercial Pilots License
• Certified Flight Instructor (CFI)
• Certified Flight Instructor Instrument (CFII)
• Instrument Competency Reviews