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About
Fly Time Aviation is a flight school and aircraft rental club based at Chandler Municipal Airport (KCHD) in Chandler, AZ. The school offers a fleet of Cessna 172s and a Cessna 150 for rent, along with a FAA-approved Redbird LD simulator with multiple configurations. Flight instructors are available for training toward private, instrument, commercial, and CFI certificates.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 150M (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $70 – $270/hr | $4,700 – $18,900 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $40 – $160/hr | $1,675 – $6,725 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $30 – $110/hr | $550 – $2,200 |
| Estimated Total Range | $7,000 – $27,800 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Fly Time Aviation is estimated to cost $7,000 – $27,800. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Fly Time 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, Fly Time 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.
Fly Time Aviation's training fleet includes the Cessna 172M (Skyhawk), Cessna 172 (Skyhawk), Cessna 150M, and Cessna 182N (Skylane). 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 Time Aviation has the following flight training device: Redbird LD. Ask the school which ratings the device count toward and how many hours you can log.
Yes, Fly Time Aviation charges a fuel surcharge on top of their rental rates. Ask the school how it is calculated before you start training.