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About
Chester County Aviation is a flight school and FBO located at Chester County G.O. Carlson Airport in Coatesville, PA. They offer flight training for Private Pilot, Instrument, Commercial, and CFI certificates in Piper, Cessna, and Cirrus aircraft, as well as Robinson helicopter training. Additional services include aircraft rental, maintenance, Part 135 charter, and Robinson helicopter dealership and service center.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 172F (Skyhawk) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $95 – $370/hr | $6,500 – $25,900 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $35 – $150/hr | $1,550 – $6,225 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $35 – $150/hr | $750 – $2,950 |
| Estimated Total Range | $8,800 – $35,100 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Chester County Aviation is estimated to cost $8,800 – $35,100. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Chester County 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, Chester County 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.
Chester County Aviation's training fleet includes the Piper PA-28-161 (Warrior II), Piper PA-28-235 (Cherokee), Cessna 172S (Skyhawk), Cessna 172F (Skyhawk), Cirrus SR20, Cirrus SR22, and Robinson R44 (Raven I). 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, Chester County Aviation has the following flight training device: Redbird TD2. Ask the school which ratings the device count toward and how many hours you can log.
No, Chester County Aviation does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.