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About
Coastal Skies Aero Club is the premier spot in the Galveston/Houston area for your flight training and aircraft rental needs. We offer quality aircraft that are well maintained and affordable.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 172N (Skyhawk) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $85 – $330/hr | $5,800 – $23,100 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $30 – $115/hr | $1,225 – $4,875 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $30 – $115/hr | $575 – $2,325 |
| Estimated Total Range | $7,600 – $30,300 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Coastal Skies Aero Club is estimated to cost $7,600 – $30,300. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Coastal Skies Aero Club 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, Coastal Skies Aero Club 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.
Coastal Skies Aero Club's training fleet includes the Piper PA-28R-200 (Arrow), Cessna 172Q (Skyhawk), Cessna 172N (Skyhawk), Cessna 172P (Skyhawk), Piper PA-28-181 (Archer II), and Piper PA-28-140 (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.
Yes, Coastal Skies Aero Club has the following flight training device: Redbird LD. Ask the school which ratings the device count toward and how many hours you can log.
No, Coastal Skies Aero Club does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.