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Good
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About
CrossAirOcean is a FAA Part 61 flight school located at Zephyrhills Municipal Airport (KZPH) in Florida. We offer private pilot, instrument rating, commercial pilot, multi-engine, sport pilot, and CFI training. Our fleet includes single-engine and multi-engine aircraft with modern Garmin avionics. On-site FAA-certified A&P maintenance, advanced aviation training devices (AATDs), and one-on-one instruction with experienced CFIs.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 150 (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $60 – $230/hr | $4,000 – $16,100 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $35 – $130/hr | $1,375 – $5,450 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $35 – $130/hr | $650 – $2,600 |
| Estimated Total Range | $6,000 – $24,200 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at CrossAirOcean Flight School is estimated to cost $6,000 – $24,200. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, CrossAirOcean Flight School 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, CrossAirOcean Flight School 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.
CrossAirOcean Flight School's training fleet includes the Cessna 150, Piper PA-28-150 (Cherokee), and Piper PA-34-200 (Seneca). 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, CrossAirOcean Flight School has the following flight training devices: unknown AATD and unknown ATD. Ask the school which ratings the devices count toward and how many hours you can log.
No, CrossAirOcean Flight School does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.