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Northeast Florida's favorite aerial banner operator & flight training Fly & Advertise Over Northeast Florida Advertise your message in the sky, learn to fly, and rent airplanes from one of Jacksonville’s longest-running aviation companies…27 years and counting.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 172K (Skyhawk) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $85 – $340/hr | $6,000 – $23,800 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $40 – $160/hr | $1,675 – $6,725 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $30 – $110/hr | $550 – $2,200 |
| Estimated Total Range | $8,200 – $32,700 | ||
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Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Beach Banners is estimated to cost $8,200 – $32,700. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Beach Banners 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, Beach Banners 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.
Beach Banners's training fleet includes the Cessna 172K (Skyhawk), Cessna 182P (Skylane), Cessna 172Q (Skyhawk), and Piper PA-44-180 (Seminole). 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.
No flight simulators are listed for Beach Banners. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, Beach Banners does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.
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