Are you a business professional looking to avoid the time, stress, and hassle of highway traffic or commercial airport travel? A young person dreaming of a meaningful career in aviation? Or someone who has always wanted to experience the freedom of flying yourself?
At SOTOW Aviation, we train students of all ages and backgrounds, helping aspiring pilots turn those goals into reality. Our mission is to provide exceptional
flight instruction in an environment that prioritizes safety, confidence, and a personalized learning experience.
Every student's journey is different, but one rule of thumb remains the same: the more consistently you train, the faster you progress and the less you have to
re-learn as you go along.
SOTOW Aviation specializes in one-on-one training using the Cirrus SR20-G6, an aircraft known for its safety, innovation, and modern technology.
From advanced avionics to industry-leading safety features, you'll train with the same systems found in high-performance aircraft.
We tailor flight training to fit your schedule and budget. Most students flying 1-2 lessons per week will complete training in about 6 months.
SOTOW Aviation uses the Real Sim Gear AATD Simulator to augment our Instrument Rating Program accelerating the timeline and cutting cost to achieve your rating.
The simulator provides a practical way to build proficiency by practicing approaches, weather scenarios, and instrument procedures in a realistic environment before taking those skills into the aircraft.
Take the next step in your aviation journey by earning your Commercial
Pilot Certificate at SOTOW Aviation. Whether your goal is to fly professionally for an airline or corporate operation, we'll help you build the skills and experience needed to move forward with confidence.

For many pilots, becoming a flight instructor is the next step toward building experience and a professional aviation career. Our CFI program provides personalized, one-on-one training to help you develop the skills needed to confidently teach and mentor future pilots.
Please reach us at cfi@sotowaviation.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.
It depends on several factors: frequency of lessons, how quick of a study you are, whether you take time off from training or proceed straight through from start to finish. If you fly at least twice per week and you do your homework, you should be able to get to your Private Pilot Check Ride between 6 and 9 months. The elapsed time includes things like weather cancelations, maintenance delays, sickness, etc.
Again, it depends on how long it takes you to get your certificate. The cost is a calculation of total hours of airplane rental, total hours of flight instruction and total hours of ground instruction. The Cirrus Aircraft Platform is the latest and greatest in aviation technology and safety and because of that, it takes a little longer to master at a higher hourly cost. According to the FAA, the average hours to get to Private Pilot is around 75, and we normally see a total cost of between $40K and $60K to complete the course.
Normally we do an initial training interview to make sure there are no concerns that might get in the way of your training, such as medical issues or motion sickness issues. We then schedule a discovery flight. This is to get you in the airplane and actually flying a bit to make sure you are going to like it. After that, we get you your books and assign you a weekly lesson time. We do our best to work around your timeline and schedule so it is very convenient for you.
The minimum age requirement is 16 years old.
No, you do not need any prior experience to take flight lessons at SOTOW Aviation. Our experienced instructors will guide you every step of the way.
The Cirrus SR20 G6 is a modern, high-performance four-seat trainer built for today’s aspiring pilots. Featuring a 215 hp Lycoming IO-390 engine, it cruises at up to 155 knots and climbs efficiently to 17,500 ft.
Designed with safety and advanced avionics in mind, the SR20 G6 comes equipped with the Cirrus Perspective+™ by Garmin® flight deck (with synthetic vision, ADS-B weather/traffic, and the “Blue Level” automatic attitude button) and includes the Cirrus Airframe Parachute System® (CAPS®) for added peace of mind.
In the training environment, it delivers a refined cabin, versatile 60/40 seating for up to five, and user-friendly systems that help transition students from fundamentals to advanced flight with confidence.
