Quality Score
Fair
Base (15) + components above = 64
About
Barnes Aviation has been in continuous operation since 1940 providing flight training, aircraft rental and maintenance. Located at William J. Fox Airfield (KWJF) in Lancaster, CA, in the heart of the Antelope Valley.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 150M (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $75 – $290/hr | $5,100 – $20,300 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $35 – $130/hr | $1,375 – $5,450 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $35 – $130/hr | $650 – $2,600 |
| Estimated Total Range | $7,100 – $28,400 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Barnes Aviation is estimated to cost $7,100 – $28,400. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Barnes 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, Barnes 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.
Barnes Aviation's training fleet includes the Cessna 172N (Skyhawk), Piper PA-28-161 (Warrior), Cessna 172F (Skyhawk), Cessna 152, and Cessna 150M. 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, Barnes Aviation has the following flight training device: Redbird FMX. Ask the school which ratings the device count toward and how many hours you can log.
No, Barnes Aviation does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.