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About
Choice Aviation flight school offers courses for Private pilot, Instrument, and Commercial pilot ratings for single and multi-engine aircraft. It will also give instruction for flight reviews, IPCs, and recurrent training.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 172 (Skyhawk) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $95 – $370/hr | $6,500 – $25,900 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $35 – $130/hr | $1,375 – $5,450 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $35 – $130/hr | $650 – $2,600 |
| Estimated Total Range | $8,500 – $34,000 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Choice Aviation is estimated to cost $8,500 – $34,000. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
Yes, Choice Aviation is approved for both Part 61 and Part 141 training. Part 141 uses a structured, FAA-approved curriculum with stage checks and lowers the minimum hours for a Private Pilot Certificate from 40 to 35. Part 61 is self-paced with no required syllabus. Ask the school which path fits your schedule.
No, Choice 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.
Choice Aviation's training fleet includes the Cessna 172 (Skyhawk), Cessna 152, and Cessna 310R. 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, Choice Aviation has the following flight training device: Redbird Multi-Engine Simulator. Ask the school which ratings the device count toward and how many hours you can log.
No, Choice Aviation does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.