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About
At Birch Creek Aviation, we understand that becoming a pilot is a challenging yet rewarding process. Even though flight training requires a lot of hard work and dedication at times, as a flight student here, you have access to a wide range of resources to help you accomplish your training. You receive one-on-one assistance from Certified Flight Instructors to help you succeed. When your flight training is complete, your sense of accomplishment and your opportunity to pursue a fulfilling career makes it well worth it.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 150F (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $65 – $260/hr | $4,600 – $18,200 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $40 – $160/hr | $1,675 – $6,725 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $40 – $150/hr | $750 – $3,000 |
| Estimated Total Range | $7,000 – $27,900 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Birch Creek Aviation is estimated to cost $7,000 – $27,900. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Birch Creek 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, Birch Creek 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.
Birch Creek Aviation's training fleet includes the Cessna 172M (Skyhawk), Cessna 150F, and Piper PA-34-III (Seneca). 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 Birch Creek Aviation. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, Birch Creek Aviation does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.