Pilotsmith - Appleton

Pilotsmith - Appleton at a glance

Pilotsmith - Appleton is a flight school at Appleton International Airport (KATW) in Appleton, United States. It offers training for Trial flights, Private pilot licence (PPL), Instrument rating, Commercial pilot licence (CPL), Multi-engine rating, and Flight instructor. Its fleet includes Cessna 172, Cirrus SR20, Cirrus SR22, Van's RV, and Piper PA-44 Seminole. Its trial flight ($220) is about 21% above the typical price in the United States ($185). At Appleton International Airport, 72% of daylight hours have weather suitable for training flights. The best months are June, July, and August; December is the most difficult. There are 3 other flight schools within 31 miles.

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• Best time to learn to fly in the United States

Courses and training

• Trial flights
• Private pilot licence (PPL)
• Instrument rating
• Commercial pilot licence (CPL)
• Multi-engine rating
• Flight instructor

Prices

Prices last checked September 2026. Always confirm the current price with the school.

Aircraft

• Cessna 172
• Cirrus SR20
• Cirrus SR22T
• Vans RV-12
• Piper Seminole

Typical flying weather at Appleton International 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 APPLETON/OUTAGAM (0 miles from the airfield), 2016–2025.

Location

Airfield

Appleton International Airport(KATW)