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About
Farmingdale Aviation is a flight school located at Republic Airport (KFRG) in Farmingdale, NY. They offer flight training for Private Pilot License, Instrument Rating, and Commercial Pilot License under FAA Part 61. Their fleet includes Piper Archers and a Cessna 172, along with a full-motion Redbird FMX simulator.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piper PA-28-181 (Archer III) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $100 – $400/hr | $7,000 – $28,000 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $40 – $160/hr | $1,675 – $6,725 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $30 – $110/hr | $550 – $2,200 |
| Estimated Total Range | $9,200 – $36,900 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Farmingdale Aviation is estimated to cost $9,200 – $36,900. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Farmingdale 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, Farmingdale 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.
Farmingdale Aviation's training fleet includes the Piper PA-28-100i, Piper PA-28-181 (Archer III), Piper PA-28-181 (Archer II), and Cessna 172P (Skyhawk). 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, Farmingdale Aviation 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, Farmingdale Aviation does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.