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About
CFTAR is a flight school in Southwest Florida offering professional flight training and aircraft rentals throughout Naples and Marco Island. Services include flight instruction, aircraft rentals, discovery flights, instrument proficiency checks, flight reviews, commercial drone instruction, and full-service aircraft maintenance and repairs.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 152 (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $75 – $300/hr | $5,300 – $21,000 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $45 – $180/hr | $1,900 – $7,550 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $45 – $180/hr | $900 – $3,600 |
| Estimated Total Range | $8,000 – $32,200 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Career Flight Training and Aircraft Rental is estimated to cost $8,000 – $32,200. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Career Flight Training and Aircraft Rental 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, Career Flight Training and Aircraft Rental 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.
Career Flight Training and Aircraft Rental's training fleet includes the Cessna 152, Cessna 172M (Skyhawk), and Beechcraft 76 (Duchess). 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, Career Flight Training and Aircraft Rental has the following flight training device: Redbird BATD. Ask the school which ratings the device count toward and how many hours you can log.
No, Career Flight Training and Aircraft Rental does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.
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