Quality Score
Fair
Base (15) + components above = 64
About
AirBorrn Aviation Services, LLC / Yosemite Airways offers a variety of services including scenic air tours of the Sierra Nevada & Yosemite National Park, photo missions, charter flights, flight instruction, aircraft rental, and aircraft maintenance. Based at Mariposa-Yosemite Airport (KMPI), just 4 miles west of Mariposa, California.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 172M (Skyhawk) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $75 – $300/hr | $5,300 – $21,000 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $40 – $160/hr | $1,675 – $6,725 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $30 – $110/hr | $550 – $2,200 |
| Estimated Total Range | $7,500 – $29,900 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Airborrn Aviation Services, LLC is estimated to cost $7,500 – $29,900. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Airborrn Aviation Services, 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, Airborrn Aviation Services, 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.
Airborrn Aviation Services, LLC's training fleet includes the Cessna 182H (Skylane), Cessna 172M (Skyhawk), Mooney M20 F, Beechcraft D55, and Cessna R172K. 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 Airborrn Aviation Services, LLC. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, Airborrn Aviation Services, LLC does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.