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Good
Base (15) + components above = 76
About
Flight School, repair station, and aviation leaseback services. Rotax iRC, Evektor and Icon maintenance certified. IA in staff.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evektor Sportstar Max (Sportstar Max) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $80 – $310/hr | $5,400 – $21,700 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $30 – $110/hr | $1,150 – $4,625 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $30 – $110/hr | $550 – $2,200 |
| Estimated Total Range | $7,100 – $28,500 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at AtheneAir Aviation Services is estimated to cost $7,100 – $28,500. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, AtheneAir Aviation Services 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, AtheneAir Aviation Services 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.
AtheneAir Aviation Services's training fleet includes the Evektor Sportstar Max (Sportstar Max), Evektor Harmony, and Cessna 172 (Skyhawk). 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 AtheneAir Aviation Services. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, AtheneAir Aviation Services does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.