Silver State Helicopters LLC
Mesa, Arizona · Mesa Gateway Airport (KIWA)
Typically 98% of daylight hours flyable over the year






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Leopard Aviation is a flight school at Falcon Field (KIWA) in Mesa, 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 Piper PA-44 Seminole. Its published PPL package ($13,000) is close to the typical price in the United States ($13,500). At Falcon Field, 98% of daylight hours have weather suitable for training flights. The best months are June, October, and November; March is the most difficult. There are 24 other flight schools within 31 miles.
This school offers trial flights.
| Course or item | Price |
|---|---|
| Dual Instruction (aircraft + instructor) hour Includes: All-inclusive dual rate | $259 |
| PPL estimate course Includes: Aircraft rental, instructor, ground school, materials | $8,000 – $18,000 |
Prices last checked September 2026. Always confirm the current price with the school.
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 WILLIAMS AFB/CHANDL (0 miles from the airfield), 2016–2025.
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Mesa, Arizona · Mesa Gateway Airport (KIWA)
Typically 98% of daylight hours flyable over the year
Mesa, Arizona · Mesa Gateway Airport (KIWA)
Typically 98% of daylight hours flyable over the year