Quality Score
Very Good
Base (15) + components above = 89
About
Coastal Air, Inc. offers friendly, professional flight training at Groton/New London Airport (KGON) in Connecticut. Training in Piper Cherokee aircraft for Private Pilot, Instrument Rating, Commercial Pilot, CFI/CFII, and ATP pathways. Training 7 days a week, year-round.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piper PA-28-140 (Cherokee) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $85 – $335/hr | $5,900 – $23,500 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $40 – $160/hr | $1,650 – $6,625 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $40 – $160/hr | $800 – $3,150 |
| Estimated Total Range | $8,300 – $33,300 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Coastal Air, Inc, is estimated to cost $8,300 – $33,300. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Coastal Air, Inc, 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.
Yes, Coastal Air, Inc, has a Designated Pilot Examiner on staff. You can schedule your checkride directly through the school instead of finding an independent examiner on your own. In many areas DPE wait times have stretched to weeks or months, so this is worth factoring in when choosing a school.
Coastal Air, Inc,'s training fleet includes the Piper PA-28-140 (Cherokee) and Piper PA-28-180 (Cherokee). 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 Coastal Air, Inc,. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, Coastal Air, Inc, does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.