Quality Score
Fair
Base (15) + components above = 57
About
We are the largest Gyroplane school in the USA! We have done dozens of add-ons to Private and Commercial, initial Sport Pilots and CFI add-ons and Sport Pilot CFI. The new modern Gyroplanes are arguably the safest aircraft to date. We encourage you to add your Rotorcraft - Gyroplane rating to your Private or Commercial and then you just need to train to proficiency to add your Helicopter class rating saving thousands of dollars! Check us out!
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| AutoGyro Cavalon (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $140 – $560/hr | $9,800 – $39,100 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $145 – $580/hr | $6,100 – $24,400 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $145 – $580/hr | $2,900 – $11,600 |
| Estimated Total Range | $18,800 – $75,000 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Adventure Air is estimated to cost $18,800 – $75,000. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Adventure Air 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, Adventure Air 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.
Adventure Air 's training fleet includes the AutoGyro Cavalon, AutoGyro MTO Sport, and ELA Evo. 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 Adventure Air . Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, Adventure Air does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.