Quality Score
Good
Base (15) + components above = 69
About
Arizona Soaring, Inc. is the nation's leading provider of quality and professional glider training since 1969, located at Estrella Sailport near Phoenix, AZ. Offering primary glider instruction for beginners, add-on ratings for experienced pilots, flight instructor glider certification, aerobatic training, and tow pilot training.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schweizer 1-26 E (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $20 – $80/hr | $1,400 – $5,600 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $45 – $180/hr | $1,900 – $7,550 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $45 – $180/hr | $900 – $3,600 |
| Estimated Total Range | $4,200 – $16,800 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Arizona Soaring, Inc. is estimated to cost $4,200 – $16,800. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Arizona Soaring, 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, Arizona Soaring, 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.
Arizona Soaring, Inc.'s training fleet includes the Schweizer 1-26 E, Schweizer 1-36, Schweizer 2-33 A, PZL PW-5, Eiri Genesis 2, Grob G103 A, Schleicher ASK-21, MDM S-1, and MDM MDM-1 (Fox). 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 Arizona Soaring, Inc.. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, Arizona Soaring, Inc. does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.