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Base (15) + components above = 36
About
Atlanta Air Academy In 2015, the owners of Atlanta Air Charter founded Atlanta Air Academy in Kennesaw, GA. Their passion for aviation and promoting careers for professional pilots inspired them to form this flight academy to train, mentor, and provide a pathway for desperately needed well-trained, safety conscientious pilots for both their Charter Operations and the airline industry.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 172 (Skyhawk) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $100 – $400/hr | $7,000 – $27,800 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $40 – $160/hr | $1,675 – $6,725 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $40 – $160/hr | $800 – $3,200 |
| Estimated Total Range | $9,400 – $37,800 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Atlanta Air Academy is estimated to cost $9,400 – $37,800. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
Yes, Atlanta Air Academy 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, Atlanta Air Academy 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.
Atlanta Air Academy trains in the Cessna 172 (Skyhawk). Contact the school for current availability and hourly rental rates.
Yes, Atlanta Air Academy has the following flight training device: Unknown VR Simulator. Ask the school which ratings the device count toward and how many hours you can log.
No, Atlanta Air Academy does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.