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About
Our Mission To provide quality rental aircraft and flight instruction in a comfortable and safe environment at a cost much lower than the national average. First-Rate Course Offerings Ascend Aviation specializes in training for the Private Pilot License for the student wanting to travel with family and friends, and the Instrument Rating which will allow you to fly in adverse weather conditions. Whatever your flying goals are we can help you achieve them! Dedicated Instructors Our team of independent flight instructors have years of experience and knowledge of aviation. We are dedicated to providing a fun and friendly environment for learning, with safety being our number one priority. We will put together a training plan designed for each individual to meet their specific needs.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 152 (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $65 – $260/hr | $4,600 – $18,200 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $30 – $120/hr | $1,250 – $5,050 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $30 – $120/hr | $600 – $2,400 |
| Estimated Total Range | $6,400 – $25,600 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Ascend Aviation is estimated to cost $6,400 – $25,600. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Ascend Aviation 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, Ascend Aviation 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.
Ascend Aviation's training fleet includes the Cessna 172D (Skyhawk), Cessna 172M (Skyhawk), Piper PA-28-180, Piper PA-28 (Warrior II), Piper PA-28-140, 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 Ascend Aviation. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, Ascend Aviation does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.