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About
Whether you are beginning a career in aviation or realizing the dream of a lifetime, Front Range Flight School is the flight training school for you. Do you want a private pilot’s license to soar the skies for travel and recreation? Interested in becoming part of the aviation industry that is in great need of commercial pilots? If you are aspiring to have a professional career in aviation, Front Range Flight School provides flight training to obtain your private pilot license, instrument rating or to become a certified commercial single or multi-engine pilot or certified Flight Instructor. Due to the tremendous shortage of pilots in the aviation industry, we also offer job placement assistance for those who are looking to make a career out of flying. Whatever your goals are, our instructors have the expertise and dedication to get you there at our extremely student-friendly flight school conveniently located in NE Denver at the Front Range Airport. Call or come out to our offices to set-up a one-hour discovery flight, your first step into the exciting world of aviation.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 172N (Skyhawk) (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $75 – $290/hr | $5,100 – $20,300 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $40 – $160/hr | $1,675 – $6,725 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $30 – $110/hr | $550 – $2,200 |
| Estimated Total Range | $7,300 – $29,200 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Front Range Flight School and Aero Club is estimated to cost $7,300 – $29,200. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Front Range Flight School and Aero Club 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.
Yes, Front Range Flight School and Aero Club has a Designated Pilot Examiner on staff. You can schedule your checkride directly through the school instead of finding an independent examiner on your own. In many areas DPE wait times have stretched to weeks or months, so this is worth factoring in when choosing a school.
Front Range Flight School and Aero Club's training fleet includes the Cessna 172N (Skyhawk) and Cessna 172Q (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.
No flight simulators are listed for Front Range Flight School and Aero Club. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, Front Range Flight School and Aero Club does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.