Air Marion Inc. · KMZZ · Marion, Indiana
Learn to Flyat Marion
Personalized flight training from a family-owned FBO with over 45 years at Marion Municipal Airport. Private through CFI — we’ll get you there.
Discovery Flights
A Discovery Flight is the best way to find out if flying is for you — no commitment, no experience needed. You’ll sit in the left seat, take the controls, and see Marion from the air.
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01Meet your instructor We’ll do a quick preflight briefing and walk you through the airplane.
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02You fly the airplane Takeoff, cruise, turns, and landing — you’ll be on the controls the whole time.
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03Talk about next steps If you’re hooked, we’ll put together a training plan right there on the ramp.
Approximately 25–30 minutes of flying, plus preflight and debrief
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Training Rates
No surprises. Here’s exactly what training costs at Air Marion.
Cessna 172N or 172S — wet rate, fuel included
$170Same aircraft, same rate once you’re cleared to solo
$170All three of our CFIs bill at the same rate. No surprises, no tiered pricing. Just good instruction.
A typical dual lesson runs about 1.5 hours of flight time. Most students reach Private Pilot in 60–70 total hours. Contact us for a personalized cost estimate.
Training Programs
Flying for fun or heading toward a career — we have a path for you.
Private Pilot
The foundation of everything. Fly yourself and your passengers anywhere under VFR — day or night. We offer both Part 61 (flexible schedule) and Part 141 through IWU.
- 40-hour FAA minimum (avg 60–70 hrs)
- Written test + oral exam + checkride
- Part 61 or Part 141 available
- Financial aid eligible through IWU
Instrument Rating
Fly in the clouds, file IFR, and become a real-weather pilot. The single biggest upgrade to your certificate.
- 50 hours of cross-country PIC required
- 40 hours actual or simulated IMC
- IWU degree path available
Commercial Pilot
Get paid to fly. The Commercial certificate opens doors to charter, banner towing, instructing, and more.
- 250 hours total time required
- Part of IWU aviation degree path
CFI / CFII
The CFI and CFII certificates let you instruct and build hours toward the airlines. Strong demand in the Indiana market right now.
- Instrument instruction with CFII add-on
- Build hours efficiently while teaching
Partnerships & Academies
Indiana Wesleyan University
We’re the local flight training home for IWU’s aviation degree program through Jeff Air Pilot Services. Earn an Associate of Science in Professional Pilot or a Bachelor of Science in Aviation Management while logging hours right here at KMZZ. Online coursework, flexible schedule, and federal financial aid eligible.
Ask About IWU OptionsAir Force JROTC National Flight Academy
Each summer, JROTC cadets from across the country come to KMZZ for intensive flight training. Our cadets finish with a 94% Private Pilot completion rate — well above the national average. Every flight hour happens right here at Air Marion.
Learn MorePrivate Pilot Requirements
Here’s the short version. Your CFI will walk you through the details at your first lesson.
Must be 17 to certificate, 16 to solo. No citizenship requirement — non-US citizens may need TSA approval before training begins.
FAA minimum under Part 61. Most students finish in 60–70 hours. Includes dual, solo, cross-country, night, and instrument time.
Get a 3rd class medical from an FAA AME, or fly under BasicMed if you hold a valid driver’s license and meet the requirements.
60-question multiple choice exam covering weather, regs, aerodynamics, and navigation. Your CFI will prepare you completely.
Oral exam plus flight test with an FAA examiner. You’ll demonstrate knowledge and maneuvers to the Airman Certification Standards.
Fly yourself and your passengers VFR anywhere in the US — and the world. It’s a license to explore.
Meet the Team
Three CFIs, one shared goal: get you to your certificate safely and efficiently.
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Our Aircraft
Well-maintained Cessna 172s with modern avionics. The same airplanes whether you’re on lesson one or prepping for your checkride.
- Engine 180 HP (STC) + tip tanks
- Primary Nav Garmin GTN 750/650 Combo
- EFIS Dual Garmin G5
- Autopilot Trutrak
- Engine 180 HP (Fuel Injected)
- Electrical 28V system
- Primary Nav Garmin GNX 375
- EFIS Dual Garmin G5
- Engine 180 HP (Fuel Injected)
- Primary Nav Garmin GNX 375
- EFIS Dual Garmin G5
- Status Avionics upgrade in progress