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About
Avit Flight Academy is an award-winning flight school based in Northeast Ohio, offering Part 61 and Part 141 pilot training programs including Private Pilot, Instrument Rating, Commercial Pilot, CFI/CFII, and Multi-Engine training. With five locations across Northeast Ohio and a fleet of over 30 aircraft, Avit provides high-quality instruction for both recreational and professional aviation goals.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 150L (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $75 – $290/hr | $5,100 – $20,300 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $40 – $160/hr | $1,675 – $6,725 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $30 – $110/hr | $550 – $2,200 |
| Estimated Total Range | $7,300 – $29,200 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Avit Flight Academy is estimated to cost $7,300 – $29,200. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Avit Flight Academy 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, Avit Flight 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.
Avit Flight Academy's training fleet includes the Cessna 150M, Cessna 150L, Cessna 150G, Cessna 150L (Aerobat), Cessna 172 (Skyhawk), Cessna 172H (Skyhawk), Cessna 172L (Skyhawk), Cessna 172M (Skyhawk), Cessna 172N (Skyhawk), Cessna 182Q (Skylane), Piper PA-28-RT-201 (Arrow), Piper PA-28-140 (Cherokee), Piper PA-30 (Twin Comanche), Piper PA-23-250 (Aztec), and Vashon R7 (Ranger). 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, Avit Flight Academy has the following flight training devices: Unknown BATD and Unknown AATD. Ask the school which ratings the devices count toward and how many hours you can log.
No, Avit Flight Academy does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.