Quality Score
Good
Base (15) + components above = 76
About
Celebrating over 53 YEARS of excellence in aviation services! Conveniently located on the East General Aviation ramp. Friendly, professional, experienced, family-owned and operated since 1971. Truly a full-service FBO with discounted rental cars, discounted hotel rates, complimentary coffee, ice and WIFI, catering, passenger lounge, pilot snooze room, conference room, hangar space, aviation gifts, pilot store, and local Washington wines! ADA accessible with clean restrooms. Pet friendly. Come see our beautiful terminal and experience our outstanding service. We offer you the sky... Jet A and Jet A/ Additive- Great Contract Pricing! 100LL Avgas- Full Service and Convenient US Govt Fuel Contract Phillips66 Wing Point Rewards Quick Turn Service Safety 1st Trained & Certified Line Service Technicians Hangar- 30,000 sf- Daily & Monthly Rates- Up to a GV GPU/ Oxygen/ Nitrogen DeIcing Service by Truck - Type 1 & Type 4 Crew Car/ Discounted Rental Cars Reservations/ Limo/ Taxi Ice/ Coffee/ Catering on Request Free Wireless Internet Large Conference Room Pilot Supplies/ Gift Shop/ Local Washington Wines! Passenger Terminal & Lounge- Modern & Comfortable Aircraft Maintenance/ Parts- Over 225 Years of Combined Experience Flight Training/ Aircraft Rental/ Aerial Photography/ Sightseeing Aircraft Cleaning/ Washing/ Detailing Snooze Room/ Comfortable Recliners/ Shower Pet Friendly Friendly, Professional Staff
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 172 (Skyhawk) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $70 – $280/hr | $4,900 – $19,600 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $35 – $130/hr | $1,375 – $5,450 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $35 – $130/hr | $650 – $2,600 |
| Estimated Total Range | $6,900 – $27,700 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Bergstrom Aircraft, Inc. is estimated to cost $6,900 – $27,700. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Bergstrom Aircraft, Inc. 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, Bergstrom Aircraft, Inc. 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.
Bergstrom Aircraft, Inc.'s training fleet includes the Cessna 172N (Skyhawk), Cessna 172 (Skyhawk), Cessna 182P (Skylane), Beechcraft S35 (Bonanza), and Piper PA-34-200T. 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, Bergstrom Aircraft, Inc. has the following flight training device: Redbird SD CL. Ask the school which ratings the device count toward and how many hours you can log.
No, Bergstrom Aircraft, Inc. does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.