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About
CableAir School of Flight is located at Cable Airport in Upland, California. We provide flight training for various general aviation needs, from Sport Pilot to CFI/CFII, as well as aircraft rental for pilots of all experience levels. We also specialize in foreign pilot license conversion to FAA certificates.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 152 (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $60 – $240/hr | $4,200 – $16,800 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $40 – $160/hr | $1,675 – $6,725 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $30 – $110/hr | $550 – $2,200 |
| Estimated Total Range | $6,400 – $25,700 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at CableAir - School of Flight is estimated to cost $6,400 – $25,700. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, CableAir - School of Flight 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, CableAir - School of Flight 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.
CableAir - School of Flight's training fleet includes the Cessna 172S (Skyhawk SP), Cessna 172N (Skyhawk), Cessna 172L (Skyhawk), Cessna 152, 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, CableAir - School of Flight has the following flight training devices: Redbird TD2 S and Redbird TD2 G. Ask the school which ratings the devices count toward and how many hours you can log.
No, CableAir - School of Flight does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.