North American Flight Center LLC
Newport News, Virginia · Newport News Williamsburg International Airport (KPHF)
Same airfield
Typically 81% of daylight hours flyable over the year
Rick Aviation INC
Newport News, Virginia, United States· Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport(KPHF)
✓ Approved by FAA· Approval IVIS104F
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Rick Aviation INC at a glance
Rick Aviation INC is a flight school at Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport (KPHF) in Newport News, 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 Cessna 172, Piper PA-28 (Warrior, Archer, Arrow, Cherokee), and Beechcraft Baron. Its published PPL package ($13,500) is close to the typical price in the United States ($14,000). At Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport, 81% of daylight hours have weather suitable for training flights. The best months are July, August, and November; May is the most difficult. There are 4 other flight schools within 31 miles.
Courses and training
Trial flights
This school offers trial flights.
Call for price.
Trial flight details ↗Prices
| Course or item | Price |
|---|---|
| Private Pilot course Includes: estimated Part 141 course price | $13,495 |
| Instrument Airplane Pilot course Includes: estimated Part 141 course price | $11,760 |
| Commercial Pilot Airplane - Single-Engine Land course Includes: estimated Part 141 course price | $28,835 |
| Additional Class Rating - Commercial Pilot - ASEL course Includes: estimated Part 141 course price | $9,915 |
| Additional Class Rating - Commercial Pilot - AMEL course Includes: estimated Part 141 course price | $8,875 |
| Initial Flight Instructor - ASEL course Includes: estimated Part 141 course price | $11,790 |
| Flight Instructor-Instrument course Includes: estimated Part 141 course price | $6,890 |
| Flight Instructor-Multi-Engine course Includes: estimated Part 141 course price | $10,140 |
| Rotorcraft Transition Course course Includes: estimated Part 141 course price | $19,773 |
| Cessna 172 hour Includes: aircraft rental; rates effective October 1, 2025 | $180 |
| Piper Arrow III hour Includes: aircraft rental; rates effective October 1, 2025 | $205 |
| Piper PA-44 Turbo Seminole hour Includes: aircraft rental; rates effective October 1, 2025 | $345 |
| Beechcraft Baron hour Includes: aircraft rental; rates effective October 1, 2025 | $550 |
| Redbird LD 1000 hour Includes: simulator rental; rates effective October 1, 2025 | $85 |
| Single-engine instruction hour Includes: instruction; rates effective October 1, 2025 | $65 |
| Multi-engine instruction hour Includes: instruction; rates effective October 1, 2025 | $75 |
Prices last checked September 2026. Always confirm the current price with the school.
Aircraft
Typical flying weather at Newport News/Williamsburg 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 NEWPORT NEWS (0 miles from the airfield), 2016–2025.
Location
- Airfield
- Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport(KPHF)
- Address
- 902-D BLAND BOULEVARD
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