Quality Score
Good
Base (15) + components above = 73
About
Blue Ridge Aviation is a family owned and operated Part 61 flight school based at Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport (KSHD) in Weyers Cave, VA. We provide personalized, quality flight instruction for Private Pilot, Instrument Rating, Commercial Pilot, and CFI certificates. With thousands of instructional hours and years of experience, we make flight training affordable, safe, and professional. We also offer aircraft rentals, discovery flights, flight reviews, instrument proficiency checks, and simulator training.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 172L (Skyhawk) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $95 – $370/hr | $6,500 – $25,900 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $40 – $150/hr | $1,575 – $6,300 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $40 – $150/hr | $750 – $3,000 |
| Estimated Total Range | $8,800 – $35,200 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Blue Ridge Aviation, LLC. is estimated to cost $8,800 – $35,200. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Blue Ridge Aviation, LLC. 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, Blue Ridge Aviation, LLC. 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.
Blue Ridge Aviation, LLC.'s training fleet includes the Cessna 172L (Skyhawk), Cessna 172M (Skyhawk), Cessna 172N (Skyhawk), and Cessna 172 (Skyhawk). 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, Blue Ridge Aviation, LLC. has the following flight training device: Redbird 172. Ask the school which ratings the device count toward and how many hours you can log.
No, Blue Ridge Aviation, LLC. does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.