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About
The Colorado Flight Center is Western Colorado's premier Part 61 flight center and training facility based in Grand Junction, CO. We offer a wide range of aviation services including flight training, scenic tours, aircraft rentals, fleet management, and more. Our experienced CFI-certified instructors provide personalized instruction for Private, Instrument, Commercial, CFI, CFII, and Multi-Engine ratings.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diamond DA20 C1 (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $75 – $300/hr + $25 – $100/hr surcharge | $7,000 – $28,000 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $35 – $140/hr | $1,475 – $5,875 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $35 – $140/hr | $700 – $2,800 |
| Estimated Total Range | $9,200 – $36,700 | ||
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Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Colorado Flight Center is estimated to cost $9,200 – $36,700. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Colorado Flight Center 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, Colorado Flight Center 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.
Colorado Flight Center's training fleet includes the Diamond DA20 C1, Diamond DA40 180, Cessna 182P (Skylane), Cessna 182R (Skylane), and Piper PA-23 (Aztec). 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, Colorado Flight Center has the following flight training device: Redbird BATD. Ask the school which ratings the device count toward and how many hours you can log.
Yes, Colorado Flight Center charges a fuel surcharge on top of their rental rates. Ask the school how it is calculated before you start training.
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