Quality Score
Very Good
Base (15) + components above = 83
About
One-on-one ground school, simulator training and flight training. Glass cockpit and pilot course training in a 2022 Piper Archer LX and simulator. Pilot proficiency and refresher training. Transition training in owner's airplane (Most Piper single engine including PA 46 piston), Beech Bonanza, most Cessna single engine, including TTx. Instructor has been a full time instructor for 50 years and was an FAA-Designated Pilot Examiner for over 32 years. Over 10,000 hours flight instruction given, including tailwheel, aerobatics and CE-500 Jet type rating. See our website for detailed information.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piper PA-28-LX (Archer LX) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $150 – $590/hr | $10,300 – $41,300 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $120 – $470/hr | $4,900 – $19,700 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $120 – $470/hr | $2,350 – $9,400 |
| Estimated Total Range | $17,600 – $70,400 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at American Air Flight Training, Inc. is estimated to cost $17,600 – $70,400. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, American Air Flight Training, 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, American Air Flight Training, 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.
American Air Flight Training, Inc. trains in the Piper PA-28-LX (Archer LX). Contact the school for current availability and hourly rental rates.
Yes, American Air Flight Training, Inc. has the following flight training device: Elite PI-135 Pro Panel III. Ask the school which ratings the device count toward and how many hours you can log.
No, American Air Flight Training, Inc. does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.