Quality Score
Good
Base (15) + components above = 68
About
Avian Flight Center, located at Bremerton National Airport (KPWT), is the Olympic Peninsula's only full service flight center and FBO. We offer aircraft rental, flight instruction, charter flights, aircraft maintenance inspections and repair, a PSI testing center, and much more.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piper PA-28-140 (Cherokee) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $75 – $295/hr | $5,200 – $20,700 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $40 – $155/hr | $1,625 – $6,475 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $40 – $155/hr | $775 – $3,075 |
| Estimated Total Range | $7,600 – $30,300 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Avian Flight Center is estimated to cost $7,600 – $30,300. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
Yes, Avian Flight Center 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, Avian Flight Center 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.
Avian Flight Center's training fleet includes the Piper PA-28-140 (Cherokee), Cessna 172I (Skyhawk), Cessna 172M (Skyhawk), Cessna 172L (Skyhawk), Cessna 172R (Skyhawk), and Beechcraft BE-95 (Travel Air). 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, Avian Flight Center has the following flight training device: Redbird SD. Ask the school which ratings the device count toward and how many hours you can log.
No, Avian Flight Center does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.