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Good
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About
Destin Flight Works is an FAA Part 141 and Part 61 approved flight school located at Destin Executive Airport (KDTS) in Destin, Florida. We offer comprehensive flight training from Private Pilot through Commercial, Instrument, Multi-Engine, and Turbine Transition ratings, as well as helicopter training in MD-500 and MD-600 aircraft. Our fleet includes Cessna 172M, 172SP, 182T, and Piper PA-44 Seminole aircraft, plus a Redbird FMX full-motion flight simulator. We are also an FAA Part 145 approved repair station and an authorized Garmin dealer and installer.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 172M (Skyhawk) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $120 – $475/hr | $8,300 – $33,300 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $30 – $120/hr | $1,250 – $5,050 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $30 – $120/hr | $600 – $2,400 |
| Estimated Total Range | $10,200 – $40,800 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Destin Flight Works is estimated to cost $10,200 – $40,800. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Destin Flight Works 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, Destin Flight Works 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.
Destin Flight Works's training fleet includes the Piper PA-44 (Seminole), Cessna 182T (Skylane), Cessna 172SP (Skyhawk), Cessna 172M (Skyhawk), MD Helicopters 500 D, and MD Helicopters 600 N. 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, Destin Flight Works has the following flight training device: Redbird FMX. Ask the school which ratings the device count toward and how many hours you can log.
No, Destin Flight Works does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.