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Fair
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About
Fun Outside Aviation Academy is a Part 61 flight school located at Fullerton Municipal Airport (KFUL) in Fullerton, California. We offer private, instrument, commercial, and multi-engine flight training at competitive rates. Our fleet includes Cessna 152s, Cessna 172s, a Cessna 182, a Piper Cherokee, a Piper Arrow, and a Piper Seneca twin-engine aircraft.
Estimated PPL Training Cost
| Line item | Hours | Rate (range) | Subtotal (range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna 152 (cheapest in fleet) | 70h | $75 – $300/hr | $5,300 – $21,000 |
| Flight instruction (dual) | 42h | $35 – $130/hr | $1,375 – $5,450 |
| Ground instruction | 20h | $35 – $130/hr | $650 – $2,600 |
| Estimated Total Range | $7,300 – $29,100 | ||
Instruction Rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Training for a Private Pilot Certificate at Fun Outside Aviation Academy is estimated to cost $7,300 – $29,100. to see the full breakdown with exact aircraft rental and instructor rates.
No, Fun Outside Aviation 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, Fun Outside Aviation 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.
Fun Outside Aviation Academy's training fleet includes the Cessna 152, Cessna 172 (Skyhawk), Cessna 182 (Skylane), Piper PA-28R (Arrow), and Piper PA-34 (Seneca). 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 Fun Outside Aviation Academy. Some schools have basic Aviation Training Devices that may not be in our database. Ask them directly.
No, Fun Outside Aviation Academy does not charge a fuel surcharge. The published rental rates are your actual hourly cost.