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About
FAA Part 141 certified flight school located at St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport serving the Greater Tampa Bay area. Offers structured flight training programs including Private Pilot, Instrument Rating, Commercial Pilot, Multi-Engine, and Flight Instructor courses. Also operates an FAA-certified testing center and Part 145 Repair Station for avionics installations and upgrades.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 172M (Skyhawk) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $100 – $390/hr | $6,800 – $27,300 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $55 – $210/hr | $2,200 – $8,825 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $55 – $210/hr | $1,050 – $4,200 |
| Estimated Total Range | $10,100 – $40,300 | ||
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Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Clearwater Aviation is estimated to cost $10,100 – $40,300. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
Yes, Clearwater 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, Clearwater 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.
Clearwater Aviation's training fleet includes the Cessna 172M (Skyhawk), Socata TB-9 (Tampico), Socata TB-10 (Tobago), Piper PA-34 (Seneca), and Socata TB-9. 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 Clearwater Aviation. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, Clearwater Aviation does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.
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