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About
East Aviation partners with highly qualified, independent Certified Flight Instructors who share our belief that aviation is best passed from one generation to the next. Our instructors represent a wide range of backgrounds—military aviation, general and commercial operations, engineering, and aerospace—and bring years of real-world experience to the students they mentor. At East Aviation, students benefit from more than individual instruction. They gain the support of a collaborative training community, strengthened by structured systems, dedicated behind-the-scenes personnel, and a shared commitment to stewardship, safety, and paying it forward. This partnership model provides a consistent, values-driven learning environment that supports every stage of a student’s aviation journey.
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
East Aviation has rental rates on file. to see full pricing and a cost estimate for your Private Pilot Certificate.
No, East 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, East 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.
East Aviation's training fleet includes the Cessna 172M (Skyhawk), Cessna 172N (Skyhawk), and Cessna 152. 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 East Aviation. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, East Aviation does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.