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We are proud to offer flight training for students from Private Pilot to their Commercial Certificate, High Performance Endorsements, BFR and IPC. Additionally we can help with your aircraft ferrying needs.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 182T (Skylane) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $100 – $400/hr | $7,000 – $28,000 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $35 – $130/hr | $1,375 – $5,450 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $35 – $130/hr | $650 – $2,600 |
| Estimated Total Range | $9,000 – $36,100 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Clear Creek Aviation is estimated to cost $9,000 – $36,100. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Clear Creek 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, Clear Creek 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.
Clear Creek Aviation trains in the Cessna 182T (Skylane). Contact the school for current availability and hourly rental rates.
Yes, Clear Creek Aviation has the following flight training device: Cirrus SR22 T. Ask the school which ratings the device count toward and how many hours you can log.
No, Clear Creek Aviation does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.