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About
Columbia Jet Center, founded in 1977, is an FBO and flight school located at Columbia Regional Airport (KCOU) in Columbia, Missouri. They offer flight instruction for Private Pilot, Instrument Rating, and career-oriented pilot programs, as well as aircraft management, fuel services, hangar space, and aircraft sales.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piper PA-28 (Warrior) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $75 – $300/hr | $5,300 – $21,000 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $30 – $120/hr | $1,250 – $5,050 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $30 – $120/hr | $600 – $2,400 |
| Estimated Total Range | $7,100 – $28,400 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Columbia Jet Center is estimated to cost $7,100 – $28,400. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Columbia Jet 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, Columbia Jet 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.
Columbia Jet Center's training fleet includes the Cessna 172M (Skyhawk), Cessna 172N (Skyhawk), and Piper PA-28 (Warrior). 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 Columbia Jet Center. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, Columbia Jet Center does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.