Quality Score
Fair
Base (15) + components above = 62
About
Foothill Aviation LLC is a professional seaplane operation based at the Calaveras County Airport in San Andreas, California. We offer seaplane training courses including a Basic Seaplane Course and an Advanced Course, using nearby lakes and reservoirs in the beautiful Sierra Nevada foothills. Training is conducted in a Piper PA-18 Super Cub and a Cessna 182 on Aerocet Amphib floats.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 182 (Skylane) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $225 – $900/hr | $15,800 – $63,000 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $40 – $160/hr | $1,675 – $6,725 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $40 – $150/hr | $750 – $3,000 |
| Estimated Total Range | $18,200 – $72,700 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Foothill Aviation is estimated to cost $18,200 – $72,700. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Foothill 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, Foothill 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.
Foothill Aviation's training fleet includes the Piper PA-18 (Super Cub) and Cessna 182 (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.
No flight simulators are listed for Foothill Aviation. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, Foothill Aviation does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.