Cargill Aeronautical Academy & Service Center
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About
Cargill Aeronautical Academy & Service Center is a Part 61 flight school located at Capital City Airport in New Cumberland, PA. We offer flight training courses including Private Pilot, Instrument Rating, Commercial Pilot, and CFI/CFII certifications, as well as aircraft rentals and on-site aircraft maintenance services.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 172N (Skyhawk) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $105 – $410/hr | $7,200 – $28,700 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $40 – $160/hr | $1,675 – $6,725 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $30 – $110/hr | $550 – $2,200 |
| Estimated Total Range | $9,400 – $37,600 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Cargill Aeronautical Academy & Service Center is estimated to cost $9,400 – $37,600. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Cargill Aeronautical Academy & Service Center 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.
Yes, Cargill Aeronautical Academy & Service Center has a Designated Pilot Examiner on staff. You can schedule your checkride directly through the school instead of finding an independent examiner on your own. In many areas DPE wait times have stretched to weeks or months, so this is worth factoring in when choosing a school.
Cargill Aeronautical Academy & Service Center's training fleet includes the Cessna 172N (Skyhawk), Diamond DA40 XLS, and Cessna 172M (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.
No flight simulators are listed for Cargill Aeronautical Academy & Service Center. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, Cargill Aeronautical Academy & Service Center does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.