Quality Score
Fair
Base (15) + components above = 64
About
Delaware Aviation, LLC is a full-service aviation company located at Sidney Municipal Airport (N23) in Sidney, NY. We offer air charter, aircraft rental, aircraft repair, and flight training for recreational and career pilots. Our experienced flight instructors provide training for Recreational Pilot, Private Pilot, Instrument Rating, Commercial Pilot, and CFI certificates. We also operate a certified repair station for transponder and pitot static/altimeter certification and perform major and minor repairs on single and light twin engine aircraft.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 150 (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $55 – $220/hr | $3,900 – $15,400 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $25 – $90/hr | $950 – $3,775 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $25 – $90/hr | $450 – $1,800 |
| Estimated Total Range | $5,200 – $21,000 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Delaware Aviation, LLC is estimated to cost $5,200 – $21,000. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Delaware Aviation, LLC 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, Delaware Aviation, LLC 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.
Delaware Aviation, LLC's training fleet includes the Cessna 150, Cessna 172 (Skyhawk), Piper PA-24-180 (Comanche), and Piper PA-31T (Cheyenne). 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 Delaware Aviation, LLC. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, Delaware Aviation, LLC does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.