Quality Score
Good
Base (15) + components above = 66
About
A-Cent Aviation is a FAA Part 61 and Part 141 flight school located at Fernandina Beach Municipal Airport (KFHB) and Herlong Recreational Airport (KHEG) in Northeast Florida. Offering training from discovery flights through CFI/CFII, instrument ratings, commercial single and multi-engine, sport pilot, and Part 107 drone operator courses. The fleet includes Cessna 150, 172, 162, Piper Cherokee 140/180/Six, Piper Seneca II, Piper Arrow IV, and Aero Commander 100. Also offers aerial tours, flight reviews, and an FAA-certified PSI testing center at the Herlong location.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 150G (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $60 – $240/hr | $4,200 – $16,800 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $40 – $150/hr | $1,575 – $6,300 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $35 – $130/hr | $650 – $2,600 |
| Estimated Total Range | $6,400 – $25,700 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at A-Cent Aviation, Inc is estimated to cost $6,400 – $25,700. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
Yes, A-Cent Aviation, Inc is approved for both Part 61 and Part 141 training. Part 141 uses a structured, FAA-approved curriculum with stage checks and lowers the minimum hours for a Private Pilot Certificate from 40 to 35. Part 61 is self-paced with no required syllabus. Ask the school which path fits your schedule.
No, A-Cent Aviation, Inc does not have a Designated Pilot Examiner on staff. When you're ready for your checkride, you'll need to book with an independent DPE. Ask the school if they can point you to one nearby.
A-Cent Aviation, Inc's training fleet includes the Cessna 150G, Cessna 172S (Skyhawk), Cessna 172F (Skyhawk), Cessna 172G (Skyhawk), Cessna 150H, Cessna 162 (Skycatcher), Piper PA-28-140 (Cherokee), Piper PA-28-180 (Cherokee), Piper PA-28R-IV (Arrow), Piper PA-32 (Cherokee Six), Piper PA-34-200T (Seneca), and Aero Commander 100. 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.
Yes, A-Cent Aviation, Inc has the following flight training device: Unknown BATD. Ask the school which ratings the device count toward and how many hours you can log.
No, A-Cent Aviation, Inc does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.