Quality Score
Good
Base (15) + components above = 66
About
D&J Aviation is a family-owned flight school based in Central Florida with locations at Orlando Sanford International Airport (KSFB) and Orlando-Apopka Airport (X04). They offer personalized FAA Part 61 flight training from Private Pilot through Airline Transport Pilot preparation, including Instrument, Commercial, Multi-Engine, and Flight Instructor ratings. Their all-Piper fleet features Warriors, Archers with Garmin G1000 NXi, and Seminoles, supported by on-site maintenance and experienced CFI staff.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piper PA-28 (Warrior) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $90 – $350/hr | $6,100 – $24,500 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $155 – $615/hr | $6,500 – $25,900 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $40 – $160/hr | $800 – $3,200 |
| Estimated Total Range | $13,400 – $53,600 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at D&J Aviation is estimated to cost $13,400 – $53,600. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, D&J Aviation 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, D&J Aviation 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.
D&J Aviation's training fleet includes the Piper PA-28 (Warrior), Piper PA-28-TX (Archer), and Piper PA-44 (Seminole). 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 D&J Aviation. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, D&J Aviation does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.