Farnham Aviation Services

Farnham Aviation Services, LLC is the FBO (fixed base operator) of the Boone Municipal Airport in Boone, Iowa. Serving the Boone area since 2017, FAS offers flight and ground instruction, aviation fuels, aircraft maintenance and repair, and aircraft rentals.

PPL from
$80
Fleet
4aircraft
VFR days
~240/yr
Est.
2017

Programs & Services

Training

Private Pilot

Private pilot certificate program from zero experience through checkride, including ground school and flight training.

Sport Pilot

Light sport aircraft training program for flying LSA aircraft under sport pilot privileges with a streamlined path to the skies.

Commercial Pilot

Commercial certificate training including complex and high-performance aircraft time, maneuvers, and cross-country requirements.

Instrument Rating

IFR training covering precision and non-precision approaches, holds, cross-country flight planning, and partial-panel work.

Flight Review

Biennial flight review including a ground session on regulations and aeronautical knowledge plus a flight portion with maneuvers.

IPC

Instrument proficiency check to regain IFR currency, covering approaches, holds, intercepting and tracking courses.

Endorsements

Tailwheel

Conventional gear endorsement covering ground handling, crosswind technique, and three-point and wheel landings.

Rental

Aircraft Rental

Rent aircraft for solo flights after completing a checkout with one of our instructors. Wet and dry rates available.

Career Pathway

The path to the airlines — highlighted steps are available here

PPL
IR
CPL
CFI
CFII
ME
MEI
ATP
Private Pilot
Instrument Rating
Commercial Pilot
Flight Instructor
Instrument Instructor
Multi-Engine
Multi-Engine Instructor
Airline Transport Pilot

Pricing

as of Feb 2026
Shop rate
$80

Fleet

7

7AC Champ

7AC Champ

7

7ECA Citabria

7ECA Citabria

C

Cherokee 140

Cherokee 140

C

Cherokee 140/160

Cherokee 140/160

Team

3 members
DF
Dale Farnham
Airport Manager, FBO, and Principal Flight Instructor
R"
Robert "BJ" Jones
Staff Mechanic · 40+ years experience specializing in Piper aircraft
RT
Randy Tarlton
Staff Mechanic · 45+ years experience specializing in engine repairs and annual inspections

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