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About
Alexandria Field (N85) is a FAA Part 61 flight school located at a private general aviation airport in Pittstown, NJ, established in 1944. The school offers training for Private Pilot, Instrument, Commercial, CFI, and CFII certificates using Cessna 152 and Cessna 172 aircraft. The airport features a classroom, maintenance shop, skydive center, and various aviation education programs.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 152 (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $45 – $180/hr | $3,200 – $12,600 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $20 – $80/hr | $850 – $3,350 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $20 – $80/hr | $400 – $1,600 |
| Estimated Total Range | $4,400 – $17,600 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Alexandria Field, Inc. is estimated to cost $4,400 – $17,600. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Alexandria Field, Inc. 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, Alexandria Field, Inc. 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.
Alexandria Field, Inc.'s training fleet includes the Cessna 152 and Cessna 172 (Skyhawk). 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 Alexandria Field, Inc.. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, Alexandria Field, Inc. does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.