Quality Score
Very Good
Base (15) + components above = 78
About
Executive Flight Training and Services, LLC is a Part 61 flight school based at Raleigh Executive Jetport (KTTA) in Sanford, NC. We offer discovery flights, private pilot, recreational, sport pilot, instrument rating, commercial, and CFI training. Our fleet includes Cessna 172s, Piper PA-28s, Van's RV-12iS aircraft, and a Redbird flight simulator.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piper PA-28-140 (Cherokee) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $80 – $310/hr | $5,400 – $21,700 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $30 – $110/hr | $1,150 – $4,625 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $30 – $110/hr | $550 – $2,200 |
| Estimated Total Range | $7,100 – $28,500 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Executive Flight Training and Services, LLC is estimated to cost $7,100 – $28,500. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Executive Flight Training and Services, 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, Executive Flight Training and Services, 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.
Executive Flight Training and Services, LLC's training fleet includes the Van's Aircraft RV-12 iS, Cessna 172M (Skyhawk), Cessna 172SP (Skyhawk), Cessna 172L (Skyhawk), Piper PA-28-161 (Warrior II), and Piper PA-28-140 (Cherokee). 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, Executive Flight Training and Services, LLC has the following flight training device: Redbird TD 2. Ask the school which ratings the device count toward and how many hours you can log.
No, Executive Flight Training and Services, LLC does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.