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About
ACES Aviation (Aviation Certification & Education Solutions, Inc.) is a Part 61 and Part 141 flight school located at Beaver County Airport in Beaver Falls, PA. They offer training from discovery flights through private, instrument, commercial, and multi-engine ratings, with a fleet of Diamond DA20s, a Diamond DA40 with G1000, a Beechcraft Baron, and a Cessna 172, as well as Redbird and Diamond AATD simulators.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diamond DA20 C1 (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $80 – $310/hr | $5,400 – $21,700 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $40 – $160/hr | $1,675 – $6,725 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $30 – $110/hr | $550 – $2,200 |
| Estimated Total Range | $7,700 – $30,600 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at ACES Aviation is estimated to cost $7,700 – $30,600. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
Yes, ACES Aviation 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, ACES Aviation 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.
ACES Aviation's training fleet includes the Diamond DA40 180 (Star), Diamond DA20 C1, Beechcraft 58 A (Baron), and Cessna 172 (Skyhawk). 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, ACES Aviation has the following flight training devices: Redbird MCX and Diamond F2S1 (Diamond Mate). Ask the school which ratings the devices count toward and how many hours you can log.
No, ACES Aviation does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.