Quality Score
Good
Base (15) + components above = 75
About
Fly Smart Pilot Training is a Part 61 flight school located at Kissimmee Gateway Airport (KISM), just minutes from Orlando, Florida. Founded in 2011, Fly Smart offers personalized one-on-one flight training from private pilot through CFI/CFII/MEI, instrument rating, commercial pilot, and multi-engine ratings. With transparent pay-as-you-go pricing, no hidden fees or fuel surcharges, and instruction available in English, Spanish, and Portuguese, Fly Smart is committed to delivering safe, affordable, and passionate flight training.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piper PA-28 (Warrior) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $70 – $270/hr | $4,800 – $19,000 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $40 – $150/hr | $1,575 – $6,300 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $35 – $130/hr | $650 – $2,600 |
| Estimated Total Range | $7,000 – $27,900 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Fly Smart is estimated to cost $7,000 – $27,900. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Fly Smart 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, Fly Smart 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.
Fly Smart's training fleet includes the Piper PA-28 (Warrior), Piper PA-44 (Seminole), and Cessna 172 (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, Fly Smart has the following flight training device: Unknown Flight Simulator. Ask the school which ratings the device count toward and how many hours you can log.
No, Fly Smart does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.