Quality Score
Excellent
Base (15) + components above = 91
About
Augusta Aviation, Inc. is the Southeast's oldest Fixed Base Operator, located at Daniel Field Airport in Augusta, GA. Established in 1940, Augusta Aviation offers flight training (Private, Instrument, Commercial, CFI, CFII), air charter, aerial tours, aircraft maintenance, avionics repair, and line services. The school operates a Cessna 172, Piper Archer, Cirrus SR20, and J3 Cub, and features a CSIP-certified instructor for Cirrus training.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 172M (Skyhawk) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $95 – $370/hr | $6,500 – $25,900 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $35 – $140/hr | $1,475 – $5,875 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $35 – $140/hr | $700 – $2,800 |
| Estimated Total Range | $8,600 – $34,600 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Augusta Aviation, Inc. is estimated to cost $8,600 – $34,600. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Augusta Aviation, 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.
Yes, Augusta Aviation, Inc. has a Designated Pilot Examiner on staff. You can schedule your checkride directly through the school instead of finding an independent examiner on your own. In many areas DPE wait times have stretched to weeks or months, so this is worth factoring in when choosing a school.
Augusta Aviation, Inc.'s training fleet includes the Cessna 172M (Skyhawk), Piper PA-28 (Archer), Cirrus SR20, and Piper J-3 (Cub). 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.
Yes, Augusta Aviation, Inc. has the following flight training device: Unknown AATD. Ask the school which ratings the device count toward and how many hours you can log.
No, Augusta Aviation, Inc. does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.