Quality Score
Good
Base (15) + components above = 65
About
Gary, aka 'GAR', is a 1978 graduate of the United States Air Force Academy. He immediately went to pilot training to start his career as an AF 'fighter jock'. He excelled at UPT as a distinguished graduate and landed his first fighter, the F-4 Phantom. He was fortunate to fly fighters his whole career to include the F-4, A-10, A-7, AT-38, and was the 40th pilot selected to fly the stealth fighter, the F-117A Nighthawk. In addition he added an AOC tour at the USAF Academy where he trained new pilots in the T-41 and T-3 trainers. He finished his career as Commander of the 98FTS Parachute Squadron, flying the UV-18 and getting paid to do freefall parachuting (sweeet!). He has over 5000+ hours flying time and is an FAA Certified Flight Instructor (CFI). Aircraft: Moravan Zlin 242L
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moravan 242 L (Zlin 242L) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $125 – $500/hr | $8,800 – $35,000 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $40 – $160/hr | $1,675 – $6,725 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $30 – $110/hr | $550 – $2,200 |
| Estimated Total Range | $11,000 – $43,900 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Aces Up Aviation is estimated to cost $11,000 – $43,900. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Aces Up Aviation 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.
No, Aces Up 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 Up Aviation trains in the Moravan 242 L (Zlin 242L). Contact the school for current availability and hourly rental rates.
No flight simulators are listed for Aces Up Aviation. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, Aces Up Aviation does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.