Charles City Aeronautics INC
Ames, Iowa · Ames Municipal Airport (KAMW)
1 miles away
Typically 73% of daylight hours flyable over the year
Haps Air Service at a glance
Haps Air Service is a flight school at Ames Municipal Airport (KAMW) in Ames, United States. It offers training for Private pilot licence (PPL), Instrument rating, Commercial pilot licence (CPL), Flight instructor, and Trial flights. Its fleet includes Cessna 172. Its published PPL package ($10,500) is about 22% below the typical price in the United States ($13,500). Its trial flight ($75) is about 59% below the typical price in the United States ($185). At Ames Municipal Airport, 73% of daylight hours have weather suitable for training flights. The best months are June, July, and August; January is the most difficult. There are 3 other flight schools within 31 miles.
Courses and training
Trial flights
This school offers trial flights.
Prices
| Course or item | Price |
|---|---|
| Private Pilot License course Includes: 40hr FAA minimum estimate | $10,500 – $12,500 |
| Discovery Flight trial Includes: 20-min intro flight, take controls with instructor | $75 |
Prices last checked September 2026. Always confirm the current price with the school.
Aircraft
Typical flying weather at Ames Municipal Airport
Share of daylight hours each month with weather suitable for training flights (cloud base at least 3,000 ft, visibility at least 5 statute miles / 8 km, wind no more than 20 knots, no thunderstorms, freezing conditions or snow).
From weather reports at Ames (0 miles from the airfield), 2016–2025.
Location
- Airfield
- Ames Municipal Airport(KAMW)
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