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About
Flight Center International Academy is a FAA Part 61 flight school based at North Perry Airport (KHWO) in Pembroke Pines, Florida. Operating since 2014, the school offers personalized flight training from discovery flights through Private Pilot, Instrument Rating, Commercial Pilot, and Multi-Engine Rating. The fleet includes Cessna 172 aircraft equipped with Garmin avionics and a Piper Seneca PA-34-200 twin-engine trainer, plus a Redbird FMX full-motion AATD simulator.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 172 (Skyhawk) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $80 – $320/hr | $5,600 – $22,400 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $30 – $120/hr | $1,250 – $5,050 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $30 – $120/hr | $600 – $2,400 |
| Estimated Total Range | $7,500 – $29,800 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Flight Center International Academy is estimated to cost $7,500 – $29,800. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Flight Center International 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, Flight Center International 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.
Flight Center International Academy's training fleet includes the Cessna 172 (Skyhawk) and Piper PA-34-200 (Seneca). 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, Flight Center International Academy 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, Flight Center International Academy does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.