Columbus, Phoenix Flight Academy
Columbus, Indiana · Columbus Municipal Airport (KBAK)
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Typically 77% of daylight hours flyable over the year
LIFT Academy - Columbus, Indiana
Columbus, Indiana, United States· Columbus Municipal Airport(KBAK)
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LIFT Academy - Columbus, Indiana at a glance
LIFT Academy - Columbus, Indiana is a flight school at Columbus Municipal Airport (KBAK) in Columbus, United States. It offers training for Private pilot licence (PPL), Instrument rating, Commercial pilot licence (CPL), Multi-engine rating, Flight instructor, and Trial flights. Its fleet includes Diamond DA40 and Diamond DA42. Its published PPL package ($18,000) is about 33% above the typical price in the United States ($13,500). At Columbus Municipal Airport, 77% of daylight hours have weather suitable for training flights. The best months are June, August, and September; 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 |
|---|---|
| PPL only course Includes: Aircraft, fuel, insurance, sim, ground school, materials, checkride fees | $16,000 – $20,000 |
| Full career track (zero to CFI) course Includes: All-inclusive; $15K subsidy with Republic Airways contract | $85,000 – $95,000 |
Prices last checked September 2026. Always confirm the current price with the school.
Aircraft
Typical flying weather at Columbus 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 COLUMBUS/BALKALA (0 miles from the airfield), 2016–2025.
Location
- Airfield
- Columbus Municipal Airport(KBAK)
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