Quality Score
Good
Base (15) + components above = 70
About
Atlas Aviation is a flight school and FBO serving Tampa Bay and Plant City, Florida. Operating at Peter O. Knight Airport (KTPF) and Plant City Airport (KPCM), Atlas offers flight training from Sport Pilot through CFI and Instrument Rating in a modern fleet of Cessna, Cirrus, and Van's aircraft. As a Cessna Pilot Center and Cirrus Training Center, Atlas provides structured curricula, experienced CFIs, on-site A&P mechanics, aircraft rentals, fueling, hangar storage, and full FBO services.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 172R (Skyhawk) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $110 – $430/hr | $7,500 – $30,100 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $40 – $160/hr | $1,675 – $6,725 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $30 – $110/hr | $550 – $2,200 |
| Estimated Total Range | $9,800 – $39,000 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Atlas Aviation is estimated to cost $9,800 – $39,000. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Atlas 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, Atlas 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.
Atlas Aviation's training fleet includes the Cessna 172R (Skyhawk), Cessna 172SP (Skyhawk), Cessna 182T (Skylane), Cirrus SR-20 G6, Cirrus SR-20 G7, Cirrus SR-22 GTSx, and Van's RV-12 iS. 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 Atlas Aviation. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, Atlas Aviation does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.