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Very Good
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About
Fast Track Flight Training is located at Knoxville Downtown Island Airport in Knoxville, TN. We offer single and multi-engine flight training including Private, Instrument, Commercial, CFI, CFII, Multi-Engine, and ATP courses. We are Knoxville's only Grumman fleet, operating 4 Grumman AA5-A Cheetahs and 3 Twin-Engine GA-7 Grumman Cougars. We also have an in-house DPE available.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grumman AA5 A (Cheetah) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $90 – $360/hr | $6,300 – $25,200 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $30 – $120/hr | $1,250 – $5,050 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $30 – $120/hr | $600 – $2,400 |
| Estimated Total Range | $8,200 – $32,600 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Fast Track Flight Training is estimated to cost $8,200 – $32,600. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Fast Track Flight Training 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.
Yes, Fast Track Flight Training has a Designated Pilot Examiner on staff. You can schedule your checkride directly through the school instead of finding an independent examiner on your own. In many areas DPE wait times have stretched to weeks or months, so this is worth factoring in when choosing a school.
Fast Track Flight Training's training fleet includes the Grumman AA5 A (Cheetah), Grumman GA-7 (Cougar), and Cessna 172G (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.
No flight simulators are listed for Fast Track Flight Training. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, Fast Track Flight Training does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.