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About
Your Aviation Journey Starts Here. From first flight to check ride – 609 Aviation gets you there. Are you ready to take flight? At 609 Aviation Flight Training, we provide top-tier instruction designed to turn your dreams of flying into reality. Whether you’re a hobbyist or an aspiring professional, our Cape May, NJ facility is the perfect place to start. Contact us today!
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sling Aircraft Sling (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $95 – $380/hr | $6,700 – $26,600 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $35 – $130/hr | $1,375 – $5,450 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $35 – $130/hr | $650 – $2,600 |
| Estimated Total Range | $8,700 – $34,700 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at 609 Aviation Flight Training is estimated to cost $8,700 – $34,700. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, 609 Aviation Flight Training operates under Part 61. Training is self-paced: you and your instructor set the curriculum rather than following a pre-approved syllabus. The FAA minimum for a Private Pilot Certificate under Part 61 is 40 flight hours, though most students need 60 to 70.
Yes, 609 Aviation Flight Training has a Designated Pilot Examiner on staff. You can schedule your checkride directly through the school instead of finding an independent examiner on your own. In many areas DPE wait times have stretched to weeks or months, so this is worth factoring in when choosing a school.
609 Aviation Flight Training's training fleet includes the Sling Aircraft Sling and Piper PA-28-140 (Cherokee). Having multiple types in the fleet keeps your training on track if one plane is down for maintenance. Ask the school about current availability and any additional charges per aircraft.
No flight simulators are listed for 609 Aviation Flight Training. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, 609 Aviation Flight Training does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.