Quality Score
Good
Base (15) + components above = 70
About
Mississippi Aviation Academy (formerly Circle S Aviation) is a Part 61 flight school located at George M Bryan Airport in Starkville, MS. Founded in 2017 by Bobby Sorrels, they offer flight training from Private Pilot through CFI/CFII and Commercial certificates, as well as aircraft rental and professional maintenance services.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 150/n (/n) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $70 – $280/hr | $4,900 – $19,600 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $40 – $160/hr | $1,675 – $6,725 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $30 – $110/hr | $550 – $2,200 |
| Estimated Total Range | $7,100 – $28,500 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Circle S Aviation is estimated to cost $7,100 – $28,500. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Circle S 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, Circle S 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.
Circle S Aviation's training fleet includes the Cessna 150/n (/n), Cessna 172/n (Skyhawk), and Champion 7EC /n (Champ). 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 Circle S Aviation. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, Circle S Aviation does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.