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About
Dragon Flight Training Academy is an aviation center, providing aviation services including: - Flight Instruction - Time Building - Aircraft Rental - Domestic and International Ferry Flights - Ground School
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty XL2 (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $75 – $300/hr | $5,300 – $21,000 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $45 – $170/hr | $1,775 – $7,150 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $45 – $170/hr | $850 – $3,400 |
| Estimated Total Range | $7,900 – $31,500 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Dragon Flight Training Academy is estimated to cost $7,900 – $31,500. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Dragon Flight Training Academy 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, Dragon Flight Training Academy 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.
Dragon Flight Training Academy's training fleet includes the Liberty XL2 and Piper PA-30 (Twin Comanche). 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 Dragon Flight Training Academy. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, Dragon Flight Training Academy does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.