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About
Arizona Flight Training Center (AFTC) is a FAA Part 141 certified flight training facility located at Glendale Municipal Airport in Glendale, Arizona. Established in 2008, AFTC offers customized flight training programs including Private Pilot, Instrument Rating, Commercial Multi-Engine, Commercial Single-Engine Add-On, and ATP courses under both Part 61 and Part 141. AFTC also offers military transition programs, veteran GI Bill training, and airline pipeline agreements. The school maintains its own fleet with in-house FAA-certified maintenance technicians.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 172P (Skyhawk) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $90 – $360/hr | $6,300 – $25,200 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $40 – $150/hr | $1,575 – $6,300 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $40 – $150/hr | $750 – $3,000 |
| Estimated Total Range | $8,600 – $34,500 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Arizona Flight Training Center is estimated to cost $8,600 – $34,500. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
Yes, Arizona Flight Training Center is approved for both Part 61 and Part 141 training. Part 141 uses a structured, FAA-approved curriculum with stage checks and lowers the minimum hours for a Private Pilot Certificate from 40 to 35. Part 61 is self-paced with no required syllabus. Ask the school which path fits your schedule.
No, Arizona Flight Training Center 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.
Arizona Flight Training Center's training fleet includes the Cessna 172P (Skyhawk), Cessna 172SP (Skyhawk), Cessna 182P (Skylane), and Piper PA-34-200T (Seneca II). 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, Arizona Flight Training Center has the following flight training devices: Elite PC-135 and Precision Flight Controls AATD. Ask the school which ratings the devices count toward and how many hours you can log.
No, Arizona Flight Training Center does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.