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About
Airventures is a CFR Part 61 flight school offering affordable flight training and rentals at Columbus, Georgia. Training is available for private, instrument, commercial, and multi-engine certificates. The school is listed as a provider of the COOL program and trains many active military personnel.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piper PA-28-151 (Warrior) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $85 – $340/hr | $6,000 – $23,800 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $35 – $130/hr | $1,375 – $5,450 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $35 – $130/hr | $650 – $2,600 |
| Estimated Total Range | $8,000 – $31,900 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at AirVentures is estimated to cost $8,000 – $31,900. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, AirVentures 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, AirVentures 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.
AirVentures's training fleet includes the Piper PA-28-151 (Warrior), Piper PA-28-161 (Warrior), Piper PA-34-200 (Seneca), and Diamond DA40 /XLS (Star). 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, AirVentures has the following flight training device: Redbird FMX (/FMX). Ask the school which ratings the device count toward and how many hours you can log.
No, AirVentures does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.