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About
Cape Air Charter provides professional flight training and private jet charter services from Cape Girardeau Regional Airport. Offering instruction for Private Pilot Certificate, Instrument Rating, Commercial Pilot, and CFI, plus aircraft rental, discovery flights, and Part 135 on-demand charter flights throughout the Midwest and beyond.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 172N (Skyhawk) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $85 – $330/hr | $5,800 – $23,100 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $25 – $100/hr | $1,050 – $4,200 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $25 – $100/hr | $500 – $2,000 |
| Estimated Total Range | $7,300 – $29,300 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Cape Air Charter is estimated to cost $7,300 – $29,300. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Cape Air Charter 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, Cape Air Charter 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.
Cape Air Charter's training fleet includes the Cessna 172N (Skyhawk), Pilatus PC-12 45, and Embraer Phenom 100. 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 Cape Air Charter. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, Cape Air Charter does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.
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