Quality Score
Fair
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About
Clipper Aviation is proud to offer world-class flight instruction, maintenance, brokerage, and charter services.
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Clipper Aviation has rental rates on file. to see full pricing and a cost estimate for your Private Pilot Certificate.
No, Clipper 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, Clipper 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.
Clipper Aviation's training fleet includes the Cirrus SR22 T (SR22T), Cirrus SR20, and Piper PA-28 (Archer II). 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 Clipper Aviation. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, Clipper Aviation does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.