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Come fly with CalAir Aviation, home to California’s largest fleet of all-Cirrus Gen 6 aircraft. We offer flight lessons, private pilot license training, advanced certifications, rentals, and aircraft management. Serving the greater Los Angeles region.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cirrus SR20 (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $190 – $760/hr | $13,300 – $53,200 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $65 – $260/hr | $2,700 – $10,900 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $65 – $260/hr | $1,300 – $5,200 |
| Estimated Total Range | $17,300 – $69,300 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at CalAir Aviation is estimated to cost $17,300 – $69,300. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, CalAir 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, CalAir 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.
CalAir Aviation's training fleet includes the Cirrus SR22T, Cirrus SR22, and Cirrus SR20. 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, CalAir Aviation has the following flight training device: Cirrus G6. Ask the school which ratings the device count toward and how many hours you can log.
No, CalAir Aviation does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.
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