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Good
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About
Founded by aviation enthusiasts and professionals in 2016; Avit Flight Academy was built with one goal in mind, to create an environment where new and experienced pilots alike can hone their existing skills and develop new ones. Our Flight Academy provides Pilot Certification and Rating courses under Federal Regulations Part 61 and 141. We are proudly based at the Wadsworth Municipal Airport (3G3) with additional locations at Akron-Canton (CAK), Akron-Fulton (AKR), Mansfield Lahm (MFD), Wayne County (BJJ) and Portage County Airport (POV).
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.
Yes, Avit Flight 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, 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 150L, Cessna 150G, Cessna 150M, Cessna A150L, 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.