Quality Score
Good
Base (15) + components above = 71
About
Cruiseair Aviation, Inc. is a family-owned Beechcraft maintenance, repair and upgrade center in the South-Western U.S., providing aircraft inspections, maintenance, conversions, structural upgrades, engines, airframes, aircraft rental, instruction, and sales since 1961. Located at Ramona Airport (KRNM) in San Diego County.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 152 (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $65 – $265/hr | $4,600 – $18,500 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $40 – $160/hr | $1,675 – $6,725 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $40 – $160/hr | $800 – $3,200 |
| Estimated Total Range | $7,100 – $28,400 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Cruiseair Aviation, Inc. is estimated to cost $7,100 – $28,400. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Cruiseair Aviation, 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.
No, Cruiseair Aviation, Inc. 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.
Cruiseair Aviation, Inc.'s training fleet includes the Cessna 152, Cessna 172 (Skyhawk), and Beechcraft F33 A (Bonanza). 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 Cruiseair Aviation, Inc.. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, Cruiseair Aviation, Inc. does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.