Quality Score
Good
Base (15) + components above = 73
About
FLYIT Academy is a Portland-area flight school based at Camas Grove (1W1) in Camas, WA, passionate about teaching the next generation of pilots. Offering Private, Instrument, Commercial, Sport Pilot, Tailwheel, CFI, CFII, and Spin/Upset training under FAA Part 61, the academy features a fleet of Cessna 150s, Cessna 172s, a Van's RV-12, a Piper Cub, a Citabria, and more. They also provide scenic and aerobatic flight tours and have an on-site full-service maintenance shop.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 150 (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $60 – $240/hr | $4,200 – $16,800 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $30 – $120/hr | $1,250 – $5,050 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $30 – $120/hr | $600 – $2,400 |
| Estimated Total Range | $6,100 – $24,200 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at FLYIT Academy is estimated to cost $6,100 – $24,200. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, FLYIT 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, FLYIT 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.
FLYIT Academy's training fleet includes the Van's Aircraft RV-12 is, Piper J-3 (Cub), American Champion 7ECA (Citabria), Cessna 172 (Skyhawk), Cessna 172M (Skyhawk), and Cessna 150. 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 FLYIT Academy. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, FLYIT Academy does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.