Quality Score
Excellent
Base (15) + components above = 90
About
Alpha Air is an incorporated non-profit flying club focusing on fun, education and safety. It was founded in 1980 as a community, pilots who find pleasure in the legacy of the sky. Members come from around the world to enjoy our 360-days-a-year flying climate and the friendly atmosphere.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 150H (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $70 – $270/hr | $4,700 – $18,900 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $35 – $130/hr | $1,375 – $5,450 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $35 – $130/hr | $650 – $2,600 |
| Estimated Total Range | $6,700 – $27,000 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Alpha Air, Inc. is estimated to cost $6,700 – $27,000. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Alpha Air, 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.
Yes, Alpha Air, Inc. has a Designated Pilot Examiner on staff. You can schedule your checkride directly through the school instead of finding an independent examiner on your own. In many areas DPE wait times have stretched to weeks or months, so this is worth factoring in when choosing a school.
Alpha Air, Inc.'s training fleet includes the Cessna 150H, Cessna 172M (Skyhawk), and Cessna 152. 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 Alpha Air, Inc.. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, Alpha Air, Inc. does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.