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About
Air America Flight Center is a Part 61 flight school and aircraft rental operation based at Daytona Beach International Airport. Offering one of the largest rental fleets in the Daytona Beach area, the school provides flight training from Private Pilot through ATP, instrument, commercial, multi-engine, and CFI ratings, as well as time-building opportunities and aerial imaging services.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pipistrel Alpha (Alpha Trainer) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $75 – $295/hr | $5,100 – $20,600 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $40 – $160/hr | $1,675 – $6,725 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $30 – $110/hr | $550 – $2,200 |
| Estimated Total Range | $7,400 – $29,500 | ||
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Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Air America Flight Center, LLC is estimated to cost $7,400 – $29,500. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Air America Flight Center, LLC 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, Air America Flight Center, LLC 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.
Air America Flight Center, LLC's training fleet includes the Cessna 172 (Skyhawk), Cessna 172SP (Skyhawk), Piper PA-28R-200 (Arrow), Piper PA-23-250E (Aztec), Pipistrel Alpha (Alpha Trainer), and Grumman AA-5. 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, Air America Flight Center, LLC has the following flight training device: unknown 172 Simulator. Ask the school which ratings the device count toward and how many hours you can log.
No, Air America Flight Center, LLC does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.
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