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About
Camarillo Flight Instruction offers professional, one-on-one flight training at Camarillo Airport in Camarillo, CA. The school provides training for Private Pilot, Instrument Rating, Commercial Rating, CFI/CFII, Multi-Engine Rating, and ATP certificates. Their diverse fleet includes Cessna, Piper, and Diamond aircraft, as well as an Elite PI-1000 AATD simulator.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 172N (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $85 – $335/hr | $5,900 – $23,500 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $40 – $160/hr | $1,675 – $6,725 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $30 – $110/hr | $550 – $2,200 |
| Estimated Total Range | $8,100 – $32,400 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Camarillo Flight Instruction is estimated to cost $8,100 – $32,400. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Camarillo Flight Instruction 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, Camarillo Flight Instruction 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.
Camarillo Flight Instruction's training fleet includes the Cessna 172N, Cessna 172R (Skyhawk), Piper PA-28-161 (Warrior III), Piper PA-28-181, Piper PA-28-TX (Archer TX), Cessna 172S (Skyhawk), Cessna 182T (Skylane), and Diamond DA42 (TwinStar). 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, Camarillo Flight Instruction has the following flight training device: Elite PI-1000. Ask the school which ratings the device count toward and how many hours you can log.
No, Camarillo Flight Instruction does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.