Quality Score
Fair
Base (15) + components above = 64
About
Located on the northwest shoreline of Oahu, Acroflight international is based out of Dillingham Airfield (PHDH.) The north shore makes a great day trip, away from the hustle and bustle of downtown Honolulu. Drop by for a early morning flight and see the morning activity from the air or come in the late afternoon and wrap up another wonderful day in Hawaii, the choice is yours. You can even see the beautiful blue waters from an unusual perspective, upside down! Summer months provide excellent lift conditions along the 900-foot ridge adjacent to the runway. A brief tow to just 1,000-feet will afford any glider hours of trade wind power. During the winter, a bubble-toped glider provides a spectacular view of thunderous north-shore surf, green mountains and even breaching pods of whales.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MDM MDM-1 (Fox) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $30 – $120/hr | $2,100 – $8,400 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $40 – $160/hr | $1,675 – $6,725 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $30 – $110/hr | $550 – $2,200 |
| Estimated Total Range | $4,300 – $17,300 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Acroflight International is estimated to cost $4,300 – $17,300. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Acroflight International 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, Acroflight International 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.
Acroflight International's training fleet includes the MDM MDM-1 (Fox), Schweizer SGS 2-32, ISB ISB28 (Lark), Grob 109 B, and Piper PA-25-260 (Pawnee). 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 Acroflight International. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, Acroflight International does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.